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

The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Iowa is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $130 - $600.

How far is it from Mississippi to Iowa?

The distance between Mississippi and Iowa is 557 miles. The road distance is 810.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mississippi to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs $100 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Mississippi to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Mississippi to Iowa?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $280 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $320 and takes 18h 15m.

Can I drive from Mississippi to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Iowa is 810 miles. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Mississippi to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 180+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mississippi to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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 Omaha
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA)plane MEM - OMA
4h 46m
$286–1,355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
18h 15m
$105–320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
23h 19m
$169–273
Drive 805.6 mi
1. Drive from Jackson to Des Moinescar 805.6 mi
14h 15m
$147–213
Fly to Des Moines
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MEM - DSM
4h 39m
$138–596
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MEM - ALO
4h 56m
$133–596
Fly to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MEM - MLI
5h 55m
$108–527
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
7h 17m

Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA) flights

81Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

$241Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mississippi to Iowa.

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Distance: 553.3 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 18h 15m.

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