There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Saint Peters by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DSM - STL
4h 18m$193–871Drive 302.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Saint Peterscar 302.4 mi
6h 8m$56–80Bus via Iowa City
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Btw 1208 / ...
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus Btw 1489
9h 56m$143–202Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
10h 8m$104–173
Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Saint Peters is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Saint Peters is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Saint Peters. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Saint Louis via Iowa City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Des Moines and Saint Peters is 283 miles. The road distance is 304.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Saint Peters without a car is to bus via Iowa City which takes 9h 56m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Des Moines to Saint Peters, including transfers.
Des Moines to Saint Peters bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Saint Peters is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Iowa City, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 56m.
Des Moines to Saint Peters bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Saint Peters is 304 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Des Moines to Saint Peters.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Saint Peters, MO, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Saint Peters via Iowa City and Saint Louis in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Iowa City to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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