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How to get fromNorth Platte to Iowaby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from North Platte to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Omaha

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    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LBF - OMA
    4h 52m
    $148–548

  2. Drive 410.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Platte to Des Moinescar car 410.6 mi
    6h 25m
    $75–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Omaha, NEbus bus Denver
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    9h 5m
    $120–160

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

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane LBF - SUX
    4h 46m
    $124–444

  5. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LBF - DSM
    4h 46m
    $180–759

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LBF - CID
    4h 54m
    $158–518

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from North Platte to Iowa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between North Platte, NE, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines flies from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Omaha (OMA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Platte, NE to Des Moines via Omaha, NE and Des Moines in around 9h 5m.

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