What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Stillwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Stillwater. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater via Kansas City and Tulsa Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Stillwater?

The distance between Des Moines and Stillwater is 428 miles. The road distance is 488.1 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Stillwater without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater without a car is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs $90 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Stillwater?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Des Moines to Stillwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Stillwater bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Stillwater?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Des Moines to Stillwater bus arrive?

Des Moines to Stillwater bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Stillwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Stillwater is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Des Moines to Stillwater.

Where can I stay near Stillwater?

There are 96+ hotels available in Stillwater.

Des Moines to Stillwater - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Stillwater by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or taxi

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Fly to Stillwater Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)plane DSM - SWO
4h 42m
$134–591
Drive 485.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Stillwatercar 485.3 mi
8h 20m
$89–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Campus to Oklahoma State University–Stillwaterbus
11h 41m
$94–154
Fly to Will Rogers World Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane DSM - OKC
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Perrybus
3. Take the taxi from Perry to Stillwatertaxi
7h 10m
$212–807
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Campus to Oklahoma State University–Stillwaterbus
11h 56m
$119–175

Des Moines (DSM) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) flights

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 425.9 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Stillwater, OK, USA?

American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Oklahoma State University–Stillwater via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Tulsa, and Tulsa Campus in around 11h 41m.

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