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How to get fromCarthage to Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carthage to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    6h 49m
    $89–148

  2. Drive 325.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carthage to Des Moinescar car 325.8 mi
    5h 36m
    $60–86

  3. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JLN - DSM
    6h 16m
    $167–745

  4. Taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Carthage to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SGF - DSM
    5h 39m
    $245–787

  5. Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fayettevillebus bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane XNA - DSM
    7h 46m
    $285–1,054

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carthage to Des Moines via Joplin and Kansas City in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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