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 $140 - $210 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 21m and costs $100 - $460.

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, Denton, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns and Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

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 via Denton which takes 20h 20m and costs $200 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 21m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $200 - $300 and takes 20h 20m.

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 136+ hotels available in Abilene.

Iowa to Abilene - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Abilene by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abilene (ABI)plane DSM - ABI
5h 21m
$109–452
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Abilene (ABI)plane MLI - ABI
8h 26m
$97–441
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
20h 20m
$203–292
Drive 826.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Abilenecar 826.6 mi
13h 46m
$142–205
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Abilene (ABI)plane OMA - ABI
6h 59m
$103–492
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 5m
$173–282

Iowa to Abilene by bus

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Distance: 724.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abilene (ABI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Abilene via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, and Dallas in around 20h 20m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Abilene by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Fly from Des Moines

Fly from Quad City International Airport

Bus via Denton

Drive 826.6 mi

Fly from Omaha

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