There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Iola by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Kansas City, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSP - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Iolabus
7h 21m$649–1,023Drive 538.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Iolacar 538.6 mi
9h 9m$99–142Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Iolabus Jefferson 801
12h 34m$121–208Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane MSP - JLN
- Drive from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Iolacar
8h 28m$114–508Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane MSP - TUL
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Iolabus
11h 40m$232–887
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Iola is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Iola is to fly and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Iola. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Iola via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Iola is 535 miles. The road distance is 541.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Iola without a car is to bus which takes 12h 34m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Minneapolis to Iola, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Iola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Iola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Iola is 542 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Minneapolis to Iola.
There are nine+ hotels available in Iola.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Iola, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Iola via Kansas City and Iola in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Iola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Kansas City to Iola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Tulsa to Iola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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