There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Graceland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train
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 Memphis (MEM)plane DSM - MEM
6h 18m$189–922Drive 603.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Gracelandcar 603.3 mi
11h 3m$111–159Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
16h 24m$129–223Fly from Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Memphis (MEM)plane MLI - MEM
8h 17m$123–703Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Memphis (MEM)plane OMA - MEM
8h 40m$174–904Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus Stationbus
17h 26m$126–208Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
18h 45m$164–323
Iowa to Graceland by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Graceland is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Graceland is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Graceland. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at ELVIS PRESLEY BLVD at OLD HICKORY ROAD via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
The distance between Iowa and Graceland is 504 miles. The road distance is 606.8 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Graceland without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 16h 24m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Iowa to Graceland, including transfers.
Iowa to Graceland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Graceland is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h 24m.
Iowa to Graceland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Graceland is 607 miles. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Iowa to Graceland.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Graceland, TN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Graceland via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Airways Transit Center, and ELVIS PRESLEY BLVD at OLD HICKORY ROAD in around 16h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Omaha to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Omaha to Memphis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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