There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Stillwater by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)plane DSM - SWO
5h 11m$115–463Drive 485.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Stillwatercar 485.3 mi
8h 20m$89–128Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Campus to Oklahoma State University–Stillwaterbus
11h 41m$100–154Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Campus to Oklahoma State University–Stillwaterbus
11h 56m$119–175
Des Moines (DSM) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $110 - $470.
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.
The distance between Des Moines and Stillwater is 428 miles. The road distance is 488.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater without a car is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Des Moines to Stillwater, including transfers.
Des Moines to Stillwater bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Stillwater is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 41m.
Des Moines to Stillwater bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Stillwater is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Des Moines to Stillwater.
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) 5 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Stillwater Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Des Moines to Stillwater Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 918-594-8332
- [email protected]
- Website
- Big Orange Bus
Bus from Tulsa Campus to Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Schedules at
- Big Orange Bus
Bus from Tulsa Campus to Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Schedules at
- Big Orange Bus
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