There are 2 ways to get from Des Moines to Saint Joseph by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Saint Joseph is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Saint Joseph is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Des Moines and Saint Joseph is 179 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Saint Joseph without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 14m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Des Moines to Saint Joseph, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Saint Joseph is 177 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Des Moines to Saint Joseph.
There are 28+ hotels available in Saint Joseph.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Saint Joseph, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Saint Joseph. However, you can take the bus to Cameron then take the taxi to Saint Joseph. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Saint Joseph in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Cameron
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $11–13
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