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How to get fromJackson to Iowaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JAN - DSM
    5h 2m
    $147–539

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane JAN - MLI
    6h 31m
    $131–498

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 30m
    $166–265

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    21h 30m
    $212–466

  5. Drive  805.6 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Des Moinescar car 805.6 mi
    14h 15m
    $147–213

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane JAN - CID
    5h 37m
    $169–566

  7. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane JAN - OMA
    5h 14m
    $174–676

Jackson to Iowa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 19h 30m.

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