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How to get fromTulsa to Iowaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Tulsa to Iowa by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    8h 25m
    $100–150

  2. Drive 432.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tulsa to Des Moinescar car 432.4 mi
    7h 51m
    $79–114

  3. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane TUL - OMA
    5h 48m
    $167–782

  4. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    9h 25m
    $115–164

  5. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane TUL - DSM
    5h 39m
    $219–1,023

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane TUL - CID
    6h 15m
    $152–652

  7. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane TUL - MLI
    7h 23m
    $104–604

Tulsa to Iowa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Tulsa, OK, USA and Iowa, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Tulsa to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours.

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