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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSO - DSM
    6h 53m
    $237–1,121

  2. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane MSO - SUX
    7h 1m
    $151–626

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gillette to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 15m
    $333–486

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    41h 2m
    $608–1,127

  5. Drive 1,281.6 mi

    1. Drive from Missoula to Des Moinescar car 1,281.6 mi
    19h 33m
    $234–338

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSO - OMA
    6h 36m
    $185–780

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSO - CID
    7h 6m
    $170–700

  8. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 40m
    $377–566

Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,089.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Missoula to Des Moines via Billings, Gillette, Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE, and Des Moines in around 28h 15m.

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