There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DSM - SGF
4h 43m$129–541Drive 335.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar 335.2 mi
6h 31m$62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
7h 55m$76–125Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane FOD - SGF
7h 14m$108–455Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
8h 10m$98–137
Des Moines to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Springfield via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Des Moines and Springfield is 313 miles. The road distance is 337.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Des Moines to Springfield, including transfers.
Des Moines to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 7h 55m.
Des Moines to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Springfield is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Des Moines to Springfield.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Springfield via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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