There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Oklahoma by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Will Rogers World Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane DSM - OKC
4h 42m$205–906Drive 540.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Oklahoma Citycar 540.7 mi
8h 36m$99–143Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
12h 14m$118–195Fly to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW)plane DSM - LAW
6h 28m$161–699Fly to Stillwater Regional Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)plane DSM - SWO
4h 44m$164–691Fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane DSM - TUL
5h 52m$230–1,123Fly to Wichita Falls, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Falls (SPS)plane DSM - SPS
- Take the bus from Wichita Falls Sheppard Bus Stop to Lawtonbus
6h 51m$165–710Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus
13h 27m$183–308Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Omaha to Oklahomabus Omaha-Aguascalientes
14h 58m$224–247
Des Moines (DSM) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Oklahoma is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Oklahoma is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Oklahoma station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Oklahoma City Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Des Moines and Oklahoma is 493 miles. The road distance is 543.9 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Oklahoma without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 12h 14m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Des Moines to Oklahoma, including transfers.
Des Moines to Oklahoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Oklahoma is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 12h 14m.
Des Moines to Oklahoma bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Oklahoma is 544 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Des Moines to Oklahoma.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Oklahoma, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Oklahoma City via Kansas City Bus Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Des Moines to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Stillwater Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Falls via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Des Moines to Tulsa International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Des Moines to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Tulsa International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Will Rogers World Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wichita Falls Sheppard Bus Stop to Lawton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to Oklahoma
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $185
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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