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How to get fromDes Moines to Saint Petersby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Saint Peters by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    4h 5m
    $153–721

  2. Drive  302.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Saint Peterscar car 302.4 mi
    6h 8m
    $56–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    10h 44m
    $120–189

  4. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    11h 38m
    $143–279

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 53m
    $121–224

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    12h 14m
    $120–208

Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Southwest Airlines, 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 Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4301 Rider Trail North Sb in around 10h 44m.

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