What is the cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa is to bus which costs $160 - $370 and takes 31h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $240 - $950.

How far is it from Virginia Beach to Iowa?

The distance between Virginia Beach and Iowa is 1015 miles. The road distance is 1179.2 miles.

How do I travel from Virginia Beach to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 31h 42m and costs $160 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Virginia Beach to Iowa?

The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 31h 42m.

What is the time difference between Virginia Beach and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Virginia Beach. It is currently 10:23 AM in Virginia Beach and 9:23 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Virginia Beach to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Iowa is 1179 miles. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Virginia Beach to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Virginia Beach to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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.

Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORF - DSM
6h 3m
$259–1,032
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORF - MLI
6h 57m
$139–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
2. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
31h 42m
$160–369
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
34h 2m
$258–1,055
Drive 1,172.3 mi
1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Des Moinescar 1,172.3 mi
20h 28m
$214–309
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORF - OMA
5h 45m
$247–941
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORF - ALO
6h 20m
$164–552
Train, bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
37h 24m
$231–815

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

64Weekly Planes

7h 21mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Virginia Beach to Iowa.

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Distance: 1,008.6 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Des Moines via Richmond, Richmond, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 31h 42m.

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