There are 8 ways to get from San Antonio to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Antonio International Airport to Omaha
best- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Omaha (OMA)plane SAT - OMA
5h 29m$156–731Fly San Antonio International Airport to Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SAT - MLI
7h 20m$113–603Bus via Denton
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
22h 10m$173–267Drive 953.5 mi
- Drive from San Antonio to Des Moinescar 953.5 mi
15h 58m$174–252Fly San Antonio International Airport to Des Moines
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SAT - DSM
5h 44m$129–574Fly San Antonio International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SAT - CID
6h$151–651Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AUS - DSM
6h 8m$122–506Bus
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Omahabus Aguascalientes-Omaha
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
24h 20m$269–286
San Antonio to Iowa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Iowa is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 15h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from San Antonio Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Denton and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
The distance between San Antonio and Iowa is 848 miles. The road distance is 959 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Iowa without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 22h 10m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from San Antonio to Iowa, including transfers.
San Antonio to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 22h 10m.
San Antonio to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Iowa is 959 miles. It takes approximately 15h 58m to drive from San Antonio to Iowa.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Iowa, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Des Moines via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 22h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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