Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Iowa

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from New Haven to Iowa by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    6h 41m
    $158–657

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWR - DSM
    6h 24m
    $155–1,122

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    29h 53m
    $325–1,229

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 55m
    $213–357

  5. Drive  1,173 mi

    1. Drive from New Haven to Des Moinescar car 1,173 mi
    19h 46m
    $215–310

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LGA - OMA
    6h 59m
    $206–866

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

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    8h 6m
    $178–1,333

  8. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Stamfordtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane HPN - MLI
    10h 52m
    $155–1,312

  9. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield 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 44m
    $334–746

  10. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 2m
    $229–362

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from New Haven to Iowa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,109.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a bus from New Haven to Des Moines via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Indianapolis Union Station, and Des Moines in around 30h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There