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 $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Memphis and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Iowa. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station, St Louis and Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

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 37m and costs $70 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Memphis to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Memphis to Iowa bus from?

Memphis to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Memphis to Iowa?

The best way to get from Memphis to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $200 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $280 and takes 15h 37m.

Where does the Memphis to Iowa bus arrive?

Memphis to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

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 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Memphis to Iowa - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Memphis to Iowa by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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)MEM - DSM
6h 9m
$208–1,022
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas CityJefferson 120
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des MoinesJefferson 802 / ...
15h 37m
$72–272
Drive 598.4 mi
1. Drive from Memphis to Des Moines598.4 mi
10h 52m
$110–158
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA)MEM - OMA
6h 10m
$216–981
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)MEM - ALO
6h 5m
$113–572
Fly to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)MEM - MLI
7h 37m
$93–493
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)MEM - CID
7h 40m
$117–591
Bus via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis to Burlington
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
16h 43m
$136–306
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas City
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
18h 31m
$102–437
Bus via Springfield
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
19h 29m

Memphis to Iowa by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 43mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.1 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

Delta, American 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 37m.

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