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How to get fromDes Moines to Whiteman Air Force Baseby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus bus Greyhound US0175s
    6h 4m
    $117–157

  2. Drive 229 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Basecar car 229 mi
    4h 35m
    $42–61

  3. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DSM - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Whiteman Air Force Basecar car
    6h 13m
    $136–647

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    6h 46m
    $113–167

  5. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DSM - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus bus
    8h 19m
    $252–1,006

Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 265.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce in around 6h 4m.

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