What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs?

The distance between Des Moines and Excelsior Springs is 174 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 12m and costs $120 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Excelsior Springs is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Des Moines to Excelsior Springs.

Where can I stay near Excelsior Springs?

There are 46+ hotels available in Excelsior Springs.

Des Moines to Excelsior Springs - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car

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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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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Cameronbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Cameron to Excelsior Springstaxi
3h 12m
$127–168
Drive 171 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Excelsior Springscar 171 mi
2h 57m
$32–46
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DSM - MCI
2. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Excelsior Springstaxi
4h 22m
$223–881

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

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4h 39mAverage Duration

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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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