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

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

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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 52m
    $191–800

  2. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    25h 5m
    $211–349

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    38h 3m
    $408–833

  4. Drive 1,070.9 mi

    1. Drive from Corpus Christi to Des Moinescar car 1,070.9 mi
    17h 56m
    $196–283

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 14m

Corpus Christi to Des Moines by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 989.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station, Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 25h 5m.

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