There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Kahoka by bus or car
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Bus, drive via Ottumwa (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
- Drive from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Kahokacar
3h 33m$26–40Drive 154.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Kahokacar 154.1 mi
3h 22m$29–41Bus, drive (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington IAbus Greyhound US0157S
- Drive from Burlington IA to Kahokacar
4h 22m$35–54
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Kahoka is to bus and drive via Ottumwa which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Kahoka is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Des Moines and Kahoka is 157 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Des Moines to Kahoka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Kahoka is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Des Moines to Kahoka.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Kahoka, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Kahoka. However, you can take the bus to Ottumwa Bus Stop then drive to Kahoka. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Kahoka in around 3h 22m.
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Bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington IA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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