Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Iowa

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Vermont to Iowa by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BTV - DSM
    5h 7m
    $219–952

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BTV - MLI
    6h 52m
    $112–530

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 29m
    $368–759

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 9m
    $237–430

  5. Drive 1,213.9 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Des Moinescar car 1,213.9 mi
    21h 27m
    $222–320

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BTV - CID
    5h 24m
    $155–592

  7. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BTV - OMA
    5h 25m
    $193–785

  8. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane BTV - ALO
    5h 42m
    $136–575

  9. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 21m
    $398–829

Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vermont to Iowa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,058.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Des Moines via Albany-Rensselaer, New York, NY, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 34h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers