There are 8 ways to get from Santa Fe 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 to Omaha
best- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Omaha (OMA)plane SAF - OMA
4h 35m$146–555Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SAF - MLI
8h 11m$118–487Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe to Denverbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
20h 52m$197–321Train, bus
- Take the train from Lamy Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
23h 23m$326–634Drive 943.7 mi
- Drive from Santa Fe to Des Moinescar 943.7 mi
16h 4m$173–249Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SAF - DSM
4h 50m$178–796Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane SAF - SUX
5h 12m$122–451Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane SAF - CID
5h 5m$156–525
Santa Fe to Iowa by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe to Iowa is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Fe to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Fe to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe and arriving at Des Moines via 18th St & California St and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.
The distance between Santa Fe and Iowa is 698 miles. The road distance is 949.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Fe to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 20h 52m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Santa Fe to Iowa, including transfers.
Santa Fe to Iowa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Santa Fe station.
The best way to get from Santa Fe to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 20h 52m.
Santa Fe to Iowa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Denver station.
Iowa is 1h ahead of Santa Fe. It is currently 5:49 PM in Santa Fe and 6:49 PM in Iowa.
What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Iowa, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Omaha (OMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Fe to Des Moines via Santa Fe, Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 20h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lamy Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Santa Fe to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe to Iowa is 949 miles. It takes approximately 16h 4m to drive from Santa Fe to Iowa.
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