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How to get fromDes Moines to Excelsior Springsby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Cameronbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Cameron to Excelsior Springstaxi taxi
    3h 12m
    $127–168

  2. Drive 171 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Excelsior Springscar car 171 mi
    2h 57m
    $32–46

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DSM - MCI
    2. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Excelsior Springstaxi taxi
    4h 37m
    $273–1,031

Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs. However, you can take the bus to Cameron then take the taxi to Excelsior Springs. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs in around 2h 57m.

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