There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
6h 35m$48–95Drive 225.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Columbiacar 225.5 mi
4h 44m$42–60Fly from Des Moines
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane DSM - COU
4h 33m$168–686Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
6h 50m$72–112Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane FOD - COU
13h 46m$137–459
Des Moines to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Columbia is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Columbia via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Des Moines and Columbia is 322 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Des Moines to Columbia, including transfers.
Des Moines to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Columbia is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 4h 33m.
Des Moines to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Columbia is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Des Moines to Columbia.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Columbia via Kansas City Bus Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Des Moines to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Des Moines to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Des Moines to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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