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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Tupelo is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Tupelo is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Tupelo?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Tupelo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Tupelo via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Iowa to Tupelo?

The distance between Iowa and Tupelo is 641 miles. The road distance is 685.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Tupelo without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 17h 49m and costs $160 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Iowa to Tupelo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Tupelo bus from?

Iowa to Tupelo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Tupelo?

The best way to get from Iowa to Tupelo is to bus via Kansas City which takes 17h 49m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Iowa to Tupelo bus arrive?

Iowa to Tupelo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Tupelo?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Tupelo is 686 miles. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Iowa to Tupelo.

Where can I stay near Tupelo?

There are 26+ hotels available in Tupelo.

Iowa to Tupelo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Tupelo by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Quad City International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane MLI - GTR
2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Tupelocar
8h 20m
$93–449
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Tupelobus
17h 49m
$166–263
Drive 681.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Tupelocar 681.7 mi
12h 45m
$125–180
Fly Des Moines to Tupelo Regional Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)plane DSM - TUP
3h 59m
$128–591
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Tupelobus
18h 51m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Tupelobus
20h 9m
$276–433

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) flights

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Distance: 637.6 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Tupelo, MS, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Tupelo via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Tupelo in around 17h 49m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and four other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) twice daily.

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