What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Columbia is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 18h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h and costs $360 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 26m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Columbia?

The distance between Des Moines and Columbia is 881 miles. The road distance is 1055.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 29h 26m and costs $210 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Des Moines to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Columbia bus from?

Des Moines to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Columbia?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h and costs $360 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $410 and takes 29h 26m.

Where does the Des Moines to Columbia bus arrive?

Des Moines to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 12:52 PM in Des Moines and 1:52 PM in Columbia.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Columbia is 1055 miles. It takes approximately 18h 51m to drive from Des Moines to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 405+ hotels available in Columbia.

Des Moines to Columbia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Columbia
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia (CAE)plane DSM - CAE
6h
$360–1,723
Drive 1,049.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Columbiacar 1,049.3 mi
18h 51m
$192–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
29h 26m
$214–407
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
36h 59m
$461–946
Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane DSM - AGS
2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
7h 51m
$209–753
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
38h 10m
$492–1,020

Des Moines to Columbia by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

36h 59mAverage Duration

$461Cheapest Price

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Distance: 876.2 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia (CAE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Sumter Laurel South via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 29h 26m.

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