What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to St. Marys?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to St. Marys is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 22h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to St. Marys?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to St. Marys is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 46m and costs $240 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and St. Marys?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to St. Marys. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Kingsland via Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.

How far is it from Des Moines to St. Marys?

The distance between Des Moines and St. Marys is 1055 miles. The road distance is 1172 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to St. Marys without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to St. Marys without a car is to bus which takes 31h 47m and costs $210 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to St. Marys?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Des Moines to St. Marys, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to St. Marys bus from?

Des Moines to St. Marys bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to St. Marys bus arrive?

Des Moines to St. Marys bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and St. Marys?

St. Marys is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:00 AM in Des Moines and 8:00 AM in St. Marys.

Can I drive from Des Moines to St. Marys?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to St. Marys is 1172 miles. It takes approximately 22h 2m to drive from Des Moines to St. Marys.

Where can I stay near St. Marys?

There are 830+ hotels available in St. Marys.

Des Moines to St. Marys - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to St. Marys by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Jacksonville, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DSM - JAX
2. Take the taxi from Jacksonville-Airport-JAX to St. Marystaxi
5h 47m
$228–771
Drive 1,165.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to St. Maryscar 1,165.2 mi
22h 2m
$213–308
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Kingslandbus
31h 47m
$216–405
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
4. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to St. Marystaxi
45h 2m
$579–1,235
Fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane DSM - BQK
2. Take the taxi from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to St. Marystaxi
5h 46m
$248–771
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus
46h 34m
$514–1,120

Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

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Distance: 1,049.1 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and St. Marys, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to St. Marys via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Kingsland in around 31h 47m.

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