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

The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Iowa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Missouri to Iowa is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $140 - $900.

How far is it from Missouri to Iowa?

The distance between Missouri and Iowa is 199 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Missouri to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $26 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Missouri to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Missouri to Iowa?

The best way to get from Missouri to Iowa is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $26 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $900 and takes 2h 52m.

Can I drive from Missouri to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Iowa is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Missouri to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Missouri to Iowa - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Missouri to Iowa by bus, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des MoinesJefferson 802 / ...
3h 4m
$26–98
Drive 192 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Des Moines192 mi
3h 11m
$35–51
Fly to Des Moines
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)STL - DSM
2h 52m
$140–874
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)STL - OMA
3h 6m
$158–832

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Missouri to Iowa.

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Distance: 198.1 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Des Moines twice daily. Tickets cost $18–90 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.

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