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

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Wilmington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DSM - ILM
    4h 49m
    $182–788

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MLI - ILM
    6h 54m
    $106–459

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    33h 56m
    $225–437

  4. Drive 1,179.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Wilmingtoncar car 1,179.1 mi
    20h 53m
    $216–311

  5. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ALO - ILM
    5h 50m
    $134–511

  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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    34h 14m
    $240–441

Iowa to Wilmington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration34h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,003.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Market St WB at 4th St via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 33h 56m.

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