There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Mississippi by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly to Memphis
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM)plane DSM - MEM
4h 8m$260–1,148Drive 803.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Jacksoncar 803.6 mi
14h 17m$147–212Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
19h 25m$198–297Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaignbus Btw 1402
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
21h 5m$283–524Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane DSM - GPT
5h$209–885Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane DSM - JAN
5h$208–771Fly to Meridian
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meridian (MEI)plane DSM - MEI
5h 26m$203–840Bus via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus Greyhound US1173
21h 5m$178–287
Des Moines to Mississippi by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Mississippi is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Mississippi is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $260 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Mississippi. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Jackson via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
The distance between Des Moines and Mississippi is 507 miles. The road distance is 808.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Mississippi without a car is to bus which takes 19h 25m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Des Moines to Mississippi, including transfers.
Des Moines to Mississippi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Mississippi is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $260 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 19h 25m.
Des Moines to Mississippi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Mississippi is 808 miles. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Des Moines to Mississippi.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Mississippi, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Jackson via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station in around 19h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Des Moines to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Des Moines to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Des Moines to Jackson/Vicksburg via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Des Moines to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Des Moines to Meridian via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Meridian via Denver, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Meridian via Chicago O'Hare, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- 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 Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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