There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to North Platte by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane DSM - LBF
4h 29m$129–483Drive 410.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to North Plattecar 410.5 mi
6h 25m$75–109Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Omaha to North Plattebus Bhl 119
9h$114–145Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane FOD - LBF
5h 59m$127–485
Des Moines to North Platte by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to North Platte is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to North Platte is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $120 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to North Platte. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at North Platte via Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Des Moines and North Platte is 380 miles. The road distance is 412.9 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to North Platte without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Des Moines to North Platte, including transfers.
Des Moines to North Platte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to North Platte is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 9h.
Des Moines to North Platte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to North Platte is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Des Moines to North Platte.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and North Platte, NE, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to North Platte via Omaha in around 9h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Des Moines to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Omaha to North Platte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- Express Arrow
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