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How to get fromBowling Green to Des Moinesby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bowling Green to Des Moines by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bowling Green to Quincy Public Transit Hubtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Quincy Public Transit Hub to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    6h 55m
    $181–246

  2. Drive 246.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bowling Green to Des Moinescar car 246.5 mi
    5h 4m
    $45–65

  3. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bowling Green, Mo to St. Louisshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    6h 6m
    $154–829

  4. Shuttle to Columbia Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bowling Green, Mo to Columbiashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane COU - DSM
    7h 22m
    $181–741

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 331.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Bowling Green, MO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bowling Green to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Quincy Public Transit Hub then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Bowling Green to Des Moines in around 5h 4m.

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