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

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  1. Fly to Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane RNO - OMA
    4h 40m
    $268–1,159

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RNO - MLI
    6h 53m
    $122–532

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123
    36h 13m
    $145–316

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123
    39h 55m
    $189–341

  5. Drive 1,578.3 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Des Moinescar car 1,578.3 mi
    23h 35m
    $288–417

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RNO - DSM
    4h 51m
    $127–522

  7. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane RNO - SUX
    5h 58m
    $124–505

  8. Train, bus via Omaha

    1. Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    40h 25m
    $299–411

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Des Moines via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 36h 13m.

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