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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Abilene is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Abilene is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Abilene?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Abilene. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Abilene via Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

How far is it from Iowa to Abilene?

The distance between Iowa and Abilene is 729 miles. The road distance is 831.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Abilene without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $170 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Iowa to Abilene, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Abilene bus from?

Iowa to Abilene bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Abilene?

The best way to get from Iowa to Abilene is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 21h 15m.

Where does the Iowa to Abilene bus arrive?

Iowa to Abilene bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Abilene?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Abilene is 831 miles. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Iowa to Abilene.

Where can I stay near Abilene?

There are 51+ hotels available in Abilene.

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

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

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abilene (ABI)plane DSM - ABI
5h 58m
$153–690
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abilene (ABI)plane MLI - ABI
7h 48m
$102–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Abilenebus
21h 15m
$172–310
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Fort Worthtrain
3. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus
30h 20m
$337–675
Drive 826.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Abilenecar 826.6 mi
13h 46m
$151–218
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Abilene (ABI)plane OMA - ABI
6h 44m
$113–502
Bus via Denton
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
3. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas to Abilenebus
21h 45m
$204–316

Des Moines (DSM) to Abilene (ABI) flights

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 724.7 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Abilene, TX, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abilene (ABI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Abilene via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 21h 15m.

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