What is the cheapest way to get from Alton to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Alton to Iowa is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alton to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Alton to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $650 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Alton and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Iowa. However, there are services departing from North County Transit Center and arriving at Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Alton to Iowa?

The distance between Alton and Iowa is 372 miles. The road distance is 315.5 miles.

How do I travel from Alton to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Alton to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $110 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Alton to Iowa?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Alton to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton to Iowa bus from?

Alton to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Alton to Iowa?

The best way to get from Alton to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $650 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Alton to Iowa bus arrive?

Alton to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alton to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Iowa is 316 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Alton to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 260+ hotels available in Iowa.

Alton to Iowa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Alton to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane STL - OMA
1h 59m
$675–989
Drive 313.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alton to Des Moinescar 313.7 mi
7h 8m
$58–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
10h 12m
$118–188
Train, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
11h 44m
$155–287
Fly to Des Moines
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
4h
$207–830
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alton Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Des Moinesbus Btw 1401
11h 40m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
12h 10m

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 370 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Des Moines via North County Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 10h 12m.

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