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How to get fromDes Moines to Columbusby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus bus Greyhound US0175s
    5h 47m
    $77–122

  2. Drive 210.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Columbuscar car 210.9 mi
    4h 25m
    $39–56

  3. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DSM - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Columbuscar car
    6h 12m
    $138–651

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus bus Greyhound US0175s
    6h 2m
    $101–139

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    6h 31m
    $89–150

  6. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DSM - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus bus
    8h 17m
    $226–988

Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 266.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Columbus via Kansas City Bus Station and Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce in around 5h 47m.

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