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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Iowa by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 120
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    7h 8m
    $52–194

  2. Drive 335.1 mi

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

  3. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SGF - ALO
    5h 44m
    $128–590

  4. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SGF - DSM
    4h 37m
    $223–1,140

  5. 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 44m
    $103–521

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SGF - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 59m

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Des Moines via Springfield, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) every 4 hours.

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