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There are 9 ways to get from Montreal to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Des Moines (DSM)planeYUL - DSM
    8h 14m
    $180–874

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeYUL - MLI
    8h 41m
    $85–425

  3. Train, bus via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    25h 20m
    $186–500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    32h 5m
    $198–465

  5. Drive 1,156.9 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Des Moinescar1,156.9 mi
    19h 28m
    $265–383

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)planeYUL - ALO
    7h 31m
    $105–454

  7. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Omaha (OMA)planeYUL - OMA
    7h 58m
    $188–833

  8. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeYUL - CID
    9h 35m
    $104–473

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    32h 24m
    $173–481

Montreal to Iowa by train, car, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Iowa, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montréal to Des Moines via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, and Chicago in around 32h 5m.

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