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

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

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  1. Fly to Evansville

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane DSM - EVV
    4h 48m
    $103–416

  2. Drive  493.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Evansvillecar car 493.9 mi
    9h 29m
    $88–127

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 55m
    $128–187

  4. Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane DSM - OWB
    2. Take the taxi from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Evansvilletaxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $169–503

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Evansville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    15h
    $140–325

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 1m
    $216–338

Des Moines to Evansville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Evansville, IN, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Evansville (EVV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Evansville Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 55m.

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