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How to get fromIowa to Springfieldby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Bus via Des Moines

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus Jefferson Lines 121
    8h
    $88–130

  2. Drive  335.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar car 335.2 mi
    6h 31m
    $62–89

  3. Fly from Des Moines

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DSM - SGF
    4h 49m
    $110–453

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus Jefferson Lines 121
    8h 10m
    $98–137

  5. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MLI - SGF
    6h 28m
    $83–402

  6. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane OMA - SGF
    7h 16m
    $114–573

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CID - SGF
    7h 47m

Iowa to Springfield by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Springfield via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 8h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly.

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