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How to get fromMemphis to Iowaby plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Iowa by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MEM - OMA
    5h 25m
    $216–1,031
  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MEM - MLI
    7h 15m
    $93–503
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 120
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    15h 38m
    $169–247
  4. Drive 598.4 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Des Moinescar car 598.4 mi
    10h 52m
    $110–158
  5. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MEM - DSM
    6h 26m
    $228–1,122
  6. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    16h 3m
    $109–232
  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    17h 59m
    $174–357

Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar116Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA) 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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