There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Cody by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)plane DSM - COD
4h 42m$154–641Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
cheapest- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)plane SUX - COD
5h 14m$116–473Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cody, WYbus
24h 40m$290–410Drive 946.6 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Codycar 946.6 mi
17h 14m$173–250Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)plane OMA - COD
7h 5m$118–571Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)plane MLI - COD
11h 36m$117–510Bus via Maple Grove
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cody, WYbus
25h 17m$294–415Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Casperbus
- Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Cody, WYbus
27h 20m$278–390
Iowa to Cody by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Cody is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 17h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Cody is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Cody. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Cody, WY via Minneapolis and Billings, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.
The distance between Iowa and Cody is 816 miles. The road distance is 952.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Cody without a car is to bus which takes 24h 40m and costs $290 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Iowa to Cody, including transfers.
Iowa to Cody bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Cody is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $410 and takes 24h 40m.
Iowa to Cody bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Cody is 1h behind Iowa. It is currently 11:48 PM in Iowa and 10:48 PM in Cody.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Cody, WY, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Cody, WY via Minneapolis and Billings, MT in around 24h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Omaha to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Cody is 952 miles. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Iowa to Cody.
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