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How to get fromDes Moines to Owensboroby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Owensboro by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane DSM - EVV
    2. Take the taxi from Evansville (EVV) to Owensborotaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $208–681

  2. Drive 528.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Owensborocar car 528.3 mi
    10h 18m
    $97–140

  3. Bus, taxi via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Evansville Bus Station to Owensborotaxi taxi
    13h 35m
    $169–270

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dalebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dale to Owensborotaxi taxi
    14h 42m

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Evansville Bus Station to Owensborotaxi taxi
    16h 5m
    $248–412

Des Moines (DSM) to Evansville (EVV) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Owensboro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 452.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Owensboro, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Owensboro. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Evansville (EVV), then take the taxi to Owensboro. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Evansville Bus Station, then take the taxi to Owensboro.

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