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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Lancaster is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Lancaster is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $95 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Chicago Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 17m.

How far is it from Iowa to Lancaster?

The distance between Iowa and Lancaster is 772 miles. The road distance is 1013.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Lancaster without a car is to bus which takes 27h 17m and costs $190 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Iowa to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Lancaster bus from?

Iowa to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Iowa to Lancaster is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 27h 17m.

Where does the Iowa to Lancaster bus arrive?

Iowa to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Lancaster?

Lancaster is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 6:03 PM in Iowa and 7:03 PM in Lancaster.

Can I drive from Iowa to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Lancaster is 1014 miles. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Iowa to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 253+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Iowa to Lancaster - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Lancaster by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Quad City International Airport to Lancaster
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1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lancaster (LNS)plane MLI - LNS
6h 51m
$95–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
27h 17m
$197–310
Bus, train via Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
27h 43m
$528–850
Drive 1,007.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Lancastercar 1,007.8 mi
16h 37m
$173–249
Fly Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DSM - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 2m
$166–652
Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
27h 42m
$197–315
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
38h 42m
$663–1,080

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lancaster (LNS) flights

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Distance: 767.2 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lancaster (LNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 27h 17m.

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