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

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

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  1. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SLC - DSM
    5h 37m
    $140–406

  2. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane SLC - SUX
    5h 35m
    $103–449

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    25h 31m
    $226–352

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    29h 12m
    $439–677

  5. Drive  1,063.7 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Des Moinescar car 1,063.7 mi
    16h 9m
    $182–263

  6. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SLC - CID
    6h
    $132–513

  7. Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SLC - OMA
    5h 56m
    $115–607

  8. Fly St. George Regional to Omaha

    1. Fly from St. George Regional (SGU) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SGU - OMA
    7h 20m
    $165–703

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar136Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 967 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Utah, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 200 S / Main St to Des Moines via Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 25h 31m.

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