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

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Meridian by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Meridian

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meridian (MEI)plane plane DSM - MEI
    5h 26m
    $203–840

  2. Drive 823 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Meridiancar car 823 mi
    15h 34m
    $151–217

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 20m
    $198–292

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaignbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Jacksontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 35m

  5. Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane DSM - GTR
    2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Meridiancar car
    7h 42m
    $174–745

  6. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane DSM - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Meridiancar car
    6h 57m
    $265–1,161

  7. Fly to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)plane plane DSM - PIB
    2. Drive from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Meridiancar car
    9h 16m
    $202–792

  8. Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane DSM - JAN
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 31m
    $222–799

  9. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 35m
    $160–312

Des Moines (DSM) to Meridian (MEI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 701.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Meridian, MS, USA?

United Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Meridian (MEI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Meridian Bus Stop via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station in around 19h 20m.

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