There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Longview by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gregg County Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gregg County Airport (GGG)plane DSM - GGG
4h 38m$157–695Drive 709.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Longviewcar 709.6 mi
12h 35m$130–187Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus
17h 19m$183–272Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain Texas Eagle
22h 10m$244–510Fly to Tyler, taxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tyler (TYR)plane DSM - TYR
- Take the taxi from Tyler (TYR) to Longviewtaxi
5h 2m$223–731Bus, train via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomingtonbus Btw 1402
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Longviewtrain Texas Eagle
23h 53m
Des Moines to Longview by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Longview is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Longview is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Longview station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Longview Bus Station via Kansas City and Texarkana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.
The distance between Des Moines and Longview is 654 miles. The road distance is 713.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Longview without a car is to bus which takes 17h 19m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Des Moines to Longview, including transfers.
Des Moines to Longview bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Longview is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 17h 19m.
Des Moines to Longview bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Longview is 714 miles. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Des Moines to Longview.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Longview, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Gregg County Airport (GGG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Longview Bus Station via Kansas City and Texarkana in around 17h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Gregg County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Tyler via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Des Moines to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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