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How to get fromDes Moines to Corpus Christiby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Corpus Christi International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)plane plane DSM - CRP
    4h 47m
    $164–653

  2. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 35m
    $198–312

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 57m
    $345–816

  4. Drive  1,071.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Corpus Christicar car 1,071.1 mi
    17h 55m
    $196–283

  5. Fly to Victoria Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Victoria Regional Airport (VCT)plane plane DSM - VCT
    2. Take the bus from Victoria to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 54m
    $165–672

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to San Antoniobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Corpus Christi Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 25m
    $285–312

Des Moines to Corpus Christi by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 990.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Corpus Christi Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 27h 35m.

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