There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Eugene by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Des Moines to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane DSM - EUG
7h 1m$160–729Fly Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
cheapest- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane SUX - EUG
18h 58m$122–511Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Eugenebus
47h 5m$338–550Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
47h 22m$535–1,264Drive 1,778.9 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Eugenecar 1,778.9 mi
29h 41m$325–469Fly Omaha to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane OMA - EUG
9h 19m$124–609Fly Des Moines to Portland International Airport, train
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DSM - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
10h 18m$202–801
Iowa to Eugene by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Eugene is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 18h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Eugene is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Eugene. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Eugene via Denver Union Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 5m.
The distance between Iowa and Eugene is 1525 miles. The road distance is 1789.3 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Eugene without a car is to bus which takes 47h 5m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Iowa to Eugene, including transfers.
Iowa to Eugene bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Eugene is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 47h 5m.
Iowa to Eugene bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Eugene is 2h behind Iowa. It is currently 4:34 AM in Iowa and 2:34 AM in Eugene.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Eugene, OR, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Eugene via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 47h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 27m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Omaha to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Omaha to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Eugene is 1789 miles. It takes approximately 29h 41m to drive from Iowa to Eugene.
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