What is the cheapest way to get from Memphis to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Iowa is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Memphis to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $110 - $600.

How far is it from Memphis to Iowa?

The distance between Memphis and Iowa is 512 miles. The road distance is 601.9 miles.

How do I travel from Memphis to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Memphis to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 38m and costs $70 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Memphis to Iowa?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Memphis to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Memphis to Iowa?

The best way to get from Memphis to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $210 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $280 and takes 15h 38m.

Can I drive from Memphis to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Iowa is 602 miles. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Memphis to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 200+ hotels available in Iowa.

Memphis to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Memphis to Iowa by plane, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MEM - DSM
6h 13m
$218–1,122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
15h 38m
$72–272
Drive 598.4 mi
1. Drive from Memphis to Des Moinescar 598.4 mi
10h 56m
$110–158
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MEM - ALO
5h 42m
$113–572
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA)plane MEM - OMA
6h 5m
$216–1,031
Fly to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MEM - MLI
7h 19m
$93–503
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MEM - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
8h 29m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
18h 34m
$97–402

Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

78Weekly Planes

6h 10mAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.1 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE to Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 15h 38m.

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