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

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Lufkin by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Tyler, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tyler (TYR)plane plane DSM - TYR
    2. Drive from Tyler (TYR) to Lufkincar car
    6h 4m
    $154–646

  2. Drive 795.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lufkincar car 795.7 mi
    14h 17m
    $146–210

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Lufkin Brazos Transit Districtbus bus
    19h 50m
    $177–289

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Lufkin Brazos Transit Districtbus bus
    25h 25m
    $260–530

  5. Fly to Gregg County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gregg County Airport (GGG)plane plane DSM - GGG
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Lufkin Brazos Transit Districtbus bus
    7h 53m
    $169–719

  6. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DSM - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lufkin Brazos Transit Districtbus bus
    7h 56m
    $181–767

  7. Fly to Shreveport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane DSM - SHV
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Lufkin Brazos Transit Districtbus bus
    9h 45m
    $171–716

  8. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DSM - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lufkin Brazos Transit Districtbus bus
    9h 29m
    $299–1,363

Des Moines to Lufkin by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Lufkin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 740.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lufkin, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Lufkin Brazos Transit District via Kansas City and Texarkana in around 19h 50m.

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