What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Graceland?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Graceland is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Graceland?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Graceland is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $190 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Graceland?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Graceland. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at ELVIS PRESLEY BLVD at OLD HICKORY ROAD via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Graceland?

The distance between Des Moines and Graceland is 504 miles. The road distance is 606.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Graceland without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 16h 24m and costs $120 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Graceland?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Des Moines to Graceland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Graceland bus from?

Des Moines to Graceland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Graceland?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Graceland is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 16h 24m.

Where does the Des Moines to Graceland bus arrive?

Des Moines to Graceland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Graceland?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Graceland is 607 miles. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Graceland.

Where can I stay near Graceland?

There are 456+ hotels available in Graceland.

Des Moines to Graceland - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Graceland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM)plane DSM - MEM
6h 19m
$199–972
Drive 603.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Gracelandcar 603.3 mi
11h 3m
$111–159
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
16h 24m
$129–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus Stationbus
17h 21m
$126–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
17h 59m
$127–276
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
18h 24m
$147–321

Des Moines to Graceland by bus and foot

12Weekly Services

16h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501.4 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Graceland, TN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Graceland via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Airways Transit Center, and ELVIS PRESLEY BLVD at OLD HICKORY ROAD in around 16h 24m.

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