There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Lebanon by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane DSM - BNA
- Take the train from Riverfront Station to Lebanon Stationtrain
4h 48m$124–631Drive 647.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Lebanoncar 647.6 mi
12h 41m$119–171Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
18h 58m$121–201Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hilton Memphis to Omni Nashville Hotelbus
- Take the train from Riverfront Station to Lebanon Stationtrain 90
21h 24m$255–389
Des Moines to Lebanon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Lebanon is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Lebanon is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Lebanon station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Hermitage Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb and Central 5Th Ave - Bay 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.
The distance between Des Moines and Lebanon is 583 miles. The road distance is 651.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Lebanon without a car is to bus which takes 18h 58m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Des Moines to Lebanon, including transfers.
Des Moines to Lebanon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Lebanon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Lebanon is 651 miles. It takes approximately 12h 41m to drive from Des Moines to Lebanon.
There are 66+ hotels available in Lebanon.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lebanon, Wilson County, TN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Lebanon Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 4, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 11, Hermitage Station, and Hermitage Station in around 18h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Nashville via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 615-862-5950
- Website
- WeGo Transit
Train from Riverfront Station to Lebanon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- WeGo Transit
Train from Riverfront Station to Lebanon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- WeGo Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Hilton Memphis to Omni Nashville Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- Vonlane
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
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