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How to get fromJersey City to Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from Jersey City to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWR - DSM
    4h 38m
    $196–797

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane EWR - MLI
    7h 48m
    $106–448

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    25h 57m
    $262–385

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 14m
    $393–795

  5. Drive 1,099.7 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Des Moinescar car 1,099.7 mi
    18h 14m
    $201–290

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    5h 29m
    $226–985

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LGA - OMA
    5h 48m
    $194–794

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    6h 7m
    $261–1,727

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane PHL - OMA
    6h 37m
    $229–1,486

  10. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    28h 57m
    $240–386

  11. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 31m
    $401–861

  12. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    38h 14m
    $442–875

Jersey City to Iowa by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration25h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,028.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Iowa, USA?

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Des Moines via Newark Penn Station and Chicago in around 25h 57m.

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