What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Odessa?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Odessa is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Odessa?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Odessa is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Odessa?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Odessa station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Stripes gas station - Odessa, TX via Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns and Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Odessa?

The distance between Des Moines and Odessa is 838 miles. The road distance is 976.9 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Odessa without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Odessa without a car is to bus which takes 23h 58m and costs $210 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Odessa?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Des Moines to Odessa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Odessa bus from?

Des Moines to Odessa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Odessa?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Odessa is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $410 and takes 23h 58m.

Where does the Des Moines to Odessa bus arrive?

Des Moines to Odessa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Odessa?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Odessa is 977 miles. It takes approximately 16h 21m to drive from Des Moines to Odessa.

Where can I stay near Odessa?

There are 54+ hotels available in Odessa.

Des Moines to Odessa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Odessa by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane DSM - MAF
4h 49m
$183–766
Drive 971.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Odessacar 971.2 mi
16h 21m
$178–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
3. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas to Stripes gas station - Odessa, TXbus
23h 58m
$218–408
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Fort Worthtrain
3. Take the bus from Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza to Stripes gas station - Odessa, TXbus
33h 34m
$365–700
Bus via Fort Worth
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza to Stripes gas station - Odessa, TXbus
24h 40m
$190–316
Bus via Fort Worth #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fort Worth, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Odessa, TX - Stripes Gas Stationbus
25h 46m
$214–423

Des Moines (DSM) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 833.1 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Midland International Airport (MAF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Stripes gas station - Odessa, TX via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, and Dallas in around 23h 58m.

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