There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to North Platte by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane DSM - LBF
5h 7m$159–713Drive 410.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to North Plattecar 410.5 mi
6h 25m$75–109Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Omaha to North Plattebus Bhl 119
9h 5m$120–155Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane OMA - LBF
7h 35m$118–523
Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to North Platte is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to North Platte is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to North Platte. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at North Platte via Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Iowa and North Platte is 380 miles. The road distance is 412.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to North Platte without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Iowa to North Platte, including transfers.
Iowa to North Platte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to North Platte is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 9h 5m.
Iowa to North Platte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to North Platte is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Iowa to North Platte.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and North Platte, NE, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to North Platte via Des Moines and Omaha in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Des Moines to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Omaha to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Omaha to North Platte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- Express Arrow
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