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How to get fromDes Moines to Bowling Greenby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Quincy Public Transit Hubbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the taxi from Quincy Public Transit Hub to Bowling Greentaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $172–249

  2. Drive 244.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bowling Greencar car 244.9 mi
    5h 7m
    $45–65

  3. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    6h 33m
    $144–730

  4. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DSM - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    6h 45m
    $162–592

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

Calendar134Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Bowling Green. However, you can take the bus to Quincy Public Transit Hub then take the taxi to Bowling Green. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Bowling Green in around 5h 7m.

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