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How to get fromCorpus Christi to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Corpus Christi to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CRP - DSM
    4h 49m
    $132–502

  2. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    25h 40m
    $195–322

  3. Drive  1,070.9 mi

    1. Drive from Corpus Christi to Des Moinescar car 1,070.9 mi
    17h 55m
    $196–283

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 53m
    $286–311

  5. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 18m

Corpus Christi to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 989.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Corpus Christi, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 25h 40m.

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