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

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There are 7 ways to get from Oshkosh to Iowa by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATW - DSM
    4h 18m
    $117–426

  2. Drive  359.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oshkosh to Des Moinescar car 359.6 mi
    6h 49m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    12h 8m
    $99–168

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATW - MLI
    5h 34m
    $91–375

  5. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 32m
    $165–302

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    15h 20m
    $121–174

  7. Bus via La Crosse

    1. Take the bus from UW–Oshkosh to Waupacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Waupaca Mobil to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    15h 54m
    $129–207

Oshkosh to Iowa by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Oshkosh, WI, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UW–Oshkosh to Des Moines via Wausau Transit Center and Minneapolis in around 15h 20m.

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