There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Elk Point by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Citybus Jefferson Lines 705
5h 18m$109–146Drive 208.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Elk Pointcar 208.5 mi
3h 56m$39–55Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, taxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane DSM - SUX
- Take the taxi from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Elk Pointtaxi
5h 11m$164–523Fly to Sioux Falls, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane DSM - FSD
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Vermillionbus
5h 47m$149–471
Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Elk Point is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Elk Point is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Elk Point. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Sioux City via Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Des Moines and Elk Point is 255 miles. The road distance is 209.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Elk Point without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Des Moines to Elk Point, including transfers.
Des Moines to Elk Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Elk Point bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Elk Point is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Des Moines to Elk Point.
There are 12+ hotels available in Elk Point.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Elk Point, SD, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Elk Point via Omaha and Sioux City in around 5h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Falls via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Falls via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Falls via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Falls via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Falls via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Falls via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Des Moines to Sioux Falls via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Sioux City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Sioux Falls to Vermillion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $25–35
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