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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Columbia is to fly which costs $75 - $420 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $140 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.

How far is it from Iowa to Columbia?

The distance between Iowa and Columbia is 881 miles. The road distance is 1055.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 29h 34m and costs $240 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Iowa to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Columbia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Iowa to Columbia?

The best way to get from Iowa to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 29h 34m.

Where does the Iowa to Columbia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Iowa and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 11:43 PM in Iowa and 12:43 AM in Columbia.

Can I drive from Iowa to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Columbia is 1055 miles. It takes approximately 18h 51m to drive from Iowa to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 436+ hotels available in Columbia.

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

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

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia (CAE)plane DSM - CAE
5h 34m
$141–675
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Columbia (CAE)plane MLI - CAE
7h 55m
$79–414
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
29h 34m
$243–394
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
37h 4m
$758–1,195
Drive 1,049.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Columbiacar 1,049.3 mi
18h 51m
$192–277
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
38h 15m
$823–1,305

Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia (CAE) flights

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 876.1 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Sumter Laurel South via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 29h 34m.

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