What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $130 - $600.

How far is it from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance between Iowa and Sault Ste. Marie is 951 km. The road distance is 1113.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Sault Ste. Marie?

Sault Ste. Marie is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 9:56 AM in Iowa and 10:56 AM in Sault Ste. Marie.

Can I drive from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie is 1113 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie.

Where can I stay near Sault Ste. Marie?

There are 48+ hotels available in Sault Ste. Marie.

Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromIowa to Sault Ste. Marie

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie by plane, 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 to Chippewa County International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane DSM - CIU
6h 48m
$133–592
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
4. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Mariecar
21h 36m
$301–487
Drive 1,113.2 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Sault Ste. Mariecar 1,113.2 km
12h 59m
$200–288
Fly to Pellston, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pellston (PLN)plane DSM - PLN
2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Sault Ste. Mariecar
7h 21m
$148–667
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
4. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Mariecar
21h 36m
Bus, train, drive 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus
5. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Mariecar
21h 53m
$416–677
Bus, drive via Minneapolis
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus
4. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus
5. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste. Mariecar
22h 52m
$260–404

Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

14Weekly Planes

8h 34mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Iowa to Sault Ste. Marie.

Launch map view

Distance: 950.8 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada?

Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) twice daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.