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How to get fromDes Moines to Kirkwoodby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Kirkwood by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    5h 33m
    $108–527

  2. Drive  321.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Kirkwoodcar car 321.7 mi
    6h 31m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Kirkwood Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    10h 4m
    $175–281

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    10h 46m
    $95–144

  5. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DSM - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Kirkwood Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $147–494

  6. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Kirkwood Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    10h 18m
    $193–302

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Kirkwood Stationtrain train
    11h 29m

Des Moines to Kirkwood by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Kirkwood @ Adams Nb via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and South County Center in around 10h 46m.

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