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

The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Iowa is to bus via St. Louis which costs $150 - $280 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $200 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Mississippi and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Mississippi to Iowa?

The distance between Mississippi and Iowa is 557 miles. The road distance is 810.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mississippi to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs $200 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Mississippi to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mississippi to Iowa bus from?

Mississippi to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.

Bus or fly from Mississippi to Iowa?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Mississippi to Iowa bus arrive?

Mississippi to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Mississippi to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Iowa is 810 miles. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Mississippi to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 262+ hotels available in Iowa.

Mississippi to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mississippi to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA)plane MEM - OMA
4h 31m
$177–756
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MEM - MLI
6h 7m
$114–528
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
18h 15m
$201–307
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
21h 35m
$262–513
Drive 805.6 mi
1. Drive from Jackson to Des Moinescar 805.6 mi
14h 15m
$147–213
Fly to Des Moines
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MEM - DSM
4h 22m
$209–947
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MEM - CID
4h 55m
$157–626
Bus via St. Louis (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
19h 35m
$151–276

Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA) flights

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 553.3 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and Iowa, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 18h 15m.

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