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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Emporia by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Phillips 66 - Emporiabus bus Kansas City
    6h 54m
    $86–136

  2. Drive 299.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Emporiacar car 299.9 mi
    4h 57m
    $55–79

  3. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane DSM - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Emporiacar car
    6h 25m
    $132–592

  4. Bus via Cameron

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Cameronbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cameron to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Phillips 66 - Emporiabus bus
    8h 9m
    $122–174

  5. Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane DSM - SLN
    2. Drive from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Emporiacar car
    6h 28m
    $148–651

  6. Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane DSM - ICT
    2. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Phillips 66 - Emporiabus bus
    7h 15m
    $270–1,077

  7. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DSM - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Phillips 66 - Emporiabus bus
    9h 17m
    $215–902

Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 321 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Emporia, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Emporia via Kansas City Bus Station, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, and Phillips 66 - Emporia in around 6h 54m.

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