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How to get fromSpringfield to Iowaby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus via Des Moines

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 120
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    7h 50m
    $84–131

  2. Drive 335.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar car 335.1 mi
    6h 31m
    $62–89

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SGF - CID
    4h 43m
    $126–449

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 120
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    8h
    $97–140

  5. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SGF - DSM
    4h 54m
    $153–740

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SGF - ALO
    4h 39m
    $104–432

  7. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SGF - MLI
    5h 43m
    $83–391

Springfield to Iowa by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield to Des Moines via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly.

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