What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Red Oak?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Red Oak is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Red Oak?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Red Oak is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Red Oak?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Red Oak. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Shenandoah via Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Red Oak?

The distance between Des Moines and Red Oak is 188 miles. The road distance is 114.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Red Oak without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Red Oak without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs $160 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Red Oak?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Des Moines to Red Oak, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Red Oak bus from?

Des Moines to Red Oak bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Red Oak bus arrive?

Des Moines to Red Oak bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Red Oak?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Red Oak is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Des Moines to Red Oak.

Where can I stay near Red Oak?

There are four+ hotels available in Red Oak.

Des Moines to Red Oak - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Red Oak by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the taxi from Omaha, NE to Red Oaktaxi
3h 25m
$160–209
Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Red Oakcar 113.8 mi
2h 23m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Shenandoahbus Jefferson 706 / ...
4h 59m
$105–154

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Distance: 186.9 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Red Oak, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Red Oak via Omaha and Shenandoah in around 4h 59m.

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