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How to get fromDes Moines to Hiawathaby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Hiawatha by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Leavenworth Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Leavenworth Bus Stop to Hiawathacar car
    6h 32m
    $45–83

  2. Drive 214.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Hiawathacar car 214.2 mi
    3h 43m
    $40–57

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DSM - MCI
    2. Drive from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Hiawathacar car
    5h 21m
    $171–841

  4. Bus, drive via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Leavenworth Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Leavenworth Bus Stop to Hiawathacar car
    6h 47m
    $69–100

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Maryvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Maryville to Hiawathataxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $66–101

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

Calendar125Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Hiawatha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 292.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Hiawatha. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Leavenworth Bus Stop, then drive to Hiawatha. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Hiawatha in around 3h 43m.

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