What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff is to fly and drive which takes 7h 25m and costs $120 - $550.

How far is it from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff?

The distance between Des Moines and Poplar Bluff is 516 miles. The road distance is 459.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff without a car is to bus and train via Kansas City which takes 13h 17m and costs $120 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Poplar Bluff is 459 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff.

Where can I stay near Poplar Bluff?

There are 10+ hotels available in Poplar Bluff.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff by plane, car, bus, or train

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane DSM - PAH
2. Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Poplar Bluffcar
7h 25m
$121–528
Drive 456.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Poplar Bluffcar 456.8 mi
9h 25m
$84–121
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain
13h 17m
$128–242
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain Texas Eagle
14h 55m
$126–267
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
3. Take the train from Springfield to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain
15h 16m
$129–265
Bus, train via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain
15h 23m
$138–322

Des Moines to Poplar Bluff by bus and train

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13h 17mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.7 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Poplar Bluff, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH), then drive to Poplar Bluff. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Poplar Bluff Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 13h 17m.

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