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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Iowaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Omaha

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SLC - OMA
    4h 2m
    $157–683

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane SLC - SUX
    5h 35m
    $123–579

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    24h 25m
    $206–384

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    29h 12m
    $302–591

  5. Drive 1,063.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Des Moinescar car 1,063.9 mi
    16h 9m
    $195–281

  6. Fly to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SLC - DSM
    5h 42m
    $269–874

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SLC - CID
    5h 56m
    $192–603

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Omaha (OMA) flights

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Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Omaha (OMA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines via Denver Union Station and Des Moines in around 24h 25m.

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