There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Mississippi by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Memphis
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM)plane DSM - MEM
4h 39m$220–998Drive 803.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Jacksoncar 803.6 mi
14h 17m$147–212Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Jacksontrain City of New Orleans
21h 10m$213–468Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus
21h 15m$163–297Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane DSM - GPT
5h 24m$179–785Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane DSM - JAN
4h 59m$178–671Fly to Meridian
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meridian (MEI)plane DSM - MEI
5h 23m$163–690
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 39m and costs $220 - $1,000.
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 Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
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 and train which takes 21h 10m and costs $210 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Des Moines to Mississippi, including transfers.
Des Moines to Mississippi bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Mississippi is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $220 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 21h 15m.
Des Moines to Mississippi bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City 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, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Memphis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Des Moines to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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