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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Kirkwood by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    5h 45m
    $162–825

  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 Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Kirkwood Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    10h 18m
    $138–252

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    10h 23m
    $70–128

  5. Bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus Btw 1489
    11h 25m

Des Moines to Kirkwood by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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