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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Laurie by bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Sedalia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Sedalia Amtrak Station to Lauriecar car
    8h 1m
    $93–144

  2. Drive  276.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lauriecar car 276.1 mi
    6h 22m
    $46–66

  3. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DSM - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lauriecar car
    6h 9m
    $97–422

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Osceolabus bus
    3. Drive from Osceola to Lauriecar car
    8h 9m
    $94–139

  5. Bus, train, drive via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Sedalia Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Sedalia Amtrak Station to Lauriecar car
    8h 15m
    $111–164

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DSM - SGF
    2. Drive from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lauriecar car
    6h 37m
    $110–448

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City, Missouri to Laurietaxi taxi
    8h 27m
    $369–833

Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Laurie. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to Sedalia Amtrak Station, then drive to Laurie. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Laurie in around 6h 22m.

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