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 52m.

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 6h 5m and costs $220 - $1,200.

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 $160 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 18m and costs $210 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 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 52m to drive from Memphis to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 512+ 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, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 18m
$218–1,122
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MEM - MLI
7h 11m
$88–503
Bus
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
$169–247
Drive 598.4 mi
1. Drive from Memphis to Des Moinescar 598.4 mi
10h 52m
$110–158
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA)plane MEM - OMA
6h 5m
$226–1,131
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MEM - ALO
6h 23m
$113–572
Bus via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
16h 3m
$109–232
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
$169–347

Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

104Weekly Planes

6h 4mAverage Duration

$206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.1 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. 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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