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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Iowa is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $130 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Carbondale Intermodal Station and arriving at Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Iowa?

The distance between Carbondale and Iowa is 345 miles. The road distance is 426.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Iowa without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 11h 20m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Carbondale to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Iowa bus from?

Carbondale to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Carbondale Intermodal Station.

Bus or fly from Carbondale to Iowa?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Carbondale to Iowa bus arrive?

Carbondale to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Iowa is 427 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Carbondale to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 238+ hotels available in Iowa.

Carbondale to Iowa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MWA - CID
4h 49m
$133–449
Drive 424.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to Des Moinescar 424.3 mi
8h 37m
$78–112
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
11h 20m
$105–167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
13h 46m
$215–337
Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MWA - DSM
7h 6m
$116–442
Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MWA - MLI
5h 49m
$90–391
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Omaha (OMA)plane STL - OMA
5h 8m
$643–955
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
11h 35m
$168–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
14h 31m

Carbondale to Iowa by bus

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Distance: 343.3 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 11h 20m.

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