There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Onawa by bus or car
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Bus, drive (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
- Drive from Omaha, NE to Onawacar
3h 18m$33–56Drive 162.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Onawacar 162.3 mi
2h 41m$30–43Bus, drive via Carter Lake (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
- Drive from 31st & Ferry SE to Onawacar
4h 13m$33–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Onawa is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Onawa is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Des Moines and Onawa is 197 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Des Moines to Onawa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Onawa is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Des Moines to Onawa.
There are six+ hotels available in Onawa.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Onawa, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Onawa. However, you can take the bus to Omaha, NE then drive to Onawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Onawa in around 2h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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