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How to get fromDes Moines to Oklahoma Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Will Rogers World Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane plane DSM - OKC
    4h 42m
    $205–906

  2. Drive 540.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Des Moines to Oklahoma Citycar car 540.7 mi
    8h 36m
    $99–143

  3. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    12h 10m
    $108–182

  4. Fly to Stillwater Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)plane plane DSM - SWO
    2. Drive from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to Oklahoma Citycar car
    5h 50m
    $159–688

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    13h 10m
    $120–173

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus bus
    13h 27m
    $183–307

Des Moines to Oklahoma City by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Oklahoma City, OK, 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 Bus Station via Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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