There are 8 ways to get from New Mexico to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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.
Fly Four Corners Regional Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Omaha (OMA)plane FMN - OMA
4h 8m$121–541Fly Four Corners Regional Airport to Des Moines
cheapest- Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FMN - DSM
4h 11m$102–454Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802
22h 50m$203–310Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
23h 5m$272–599Drive 974.6 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Des Moinescar 974.6 mi
17h 24m$178–257Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Omaha (OMA)plane ABQ - OMA
5h 24m$135–681Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Des Moines
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ABQ - DSM
5h 45m$118–574Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane ABQ - SUX
5h 47m$111–527
New Mexico to Iowa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Mexico to Iowa is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 24m.
The fastest way to get from New Mexico to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from New Mexico station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
The distance between New Mexico and Iowa is 745 miles. The road distance is 980.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from New Mexico to Iowa, including transfers.
New Mexico to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $310 and takes 22h 50m.
New Mexico to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Iowa is 1h ahead of New Mexico. It is currently 8:18 AM in New Mexico and 9:18 AM in Iowa.
What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Iowa, USA?
United Airlines flies from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Omaha (OMA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Des Moines via Tulsa in around 22h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Omaha via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between New Mexico to Iowa is 980 miles. It takes approximately 17h 24m to drive from New Mexico to Iowa.
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