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How to get fromIowa to Memphisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane DSM - MEM
    6h 10m
    $199–972

  2. Drive 596.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Memphiscar car 596.3 mi
    10h 54m
    $109–158

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    16h 23m
    $110–216

  4. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MLI - MEM
    8h
    $123–653

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane OMA - MEM
    8h 20m
    $174–904

  6. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 27m
    $129–228

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 56m
    $174–338

Iowa to Memphis by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 16h 23m.

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