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How to get fromIowa City to West Plainsby bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to West Plains by bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Norwoodshuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Norwood to West Plainstaxi taxi
    13h 9m
    $201–296

  2. Drive 386.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to West Plainscar car 386.1 mi
    7h 48m
    $71–102

  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MLI - SGF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    10h 4m
    $170–499

  4. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CID - SGF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    10h 46m

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CID - COU
    3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to West Plainscar car
    10h 55m

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    11h 14m
    $186–520

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)plane plane CID - TBN
    3. Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to West Plainscar car
    10h 16m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to West Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 592.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 9m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and West Plains, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to West Plains. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Springfield, take the taxi to Springfield, take the shuttle to Norwood, then take the taxi to West Plains. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to West Plains in around 7h 48m.

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