There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Springfield by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson 121
7h 37m$87–138Drive 335.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Springfieldcar 335.2 mi
6h 31m$62–89Fly from Des Moines
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DSM - SGF
4h 45m$154–691Drive 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 26m$113–444
Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
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 45m and costs $150 - $700.
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 37m.
The distance between Des Moines and Springfield is 372 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 37m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Des Moines to Springfield, including transfers.
Des Moines to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $700 and takes 4h 45m.
Des Moines to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City 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?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Springfield via Kansas City and Springfield in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Gulf Shores
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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