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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Rolla by bus, taxi, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Rollataxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $204–272

  2. Drive  315.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Rollacar car 315.2 mi
    6h 22m
    $58–84

  3. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DSM - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rollacar car
    5h 52m
    $118–513

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rollataxi taxi
    9h 16m
    $208–317

  5. Bus, train, taxi via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rollataxi taxi
    9h 30m
    $233–337

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $248–816

  7. Fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)plane plane DSM - TBN
    2. Take the taxi from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Rollataxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $193–666

Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 401.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Rolla. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Rolla. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Rolla in around 6h 22m.

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