There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus Greyhound US0175s
5h 49m$79–113Drive 229 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Basecar 229 mi
4h 35m$42–61Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane DSM - COU
- Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Whiteman Air Force Basecar
6h 42m$122–539Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus Greyhound US0175s
6h 4m$102–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the train from Kansas City to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 32m$86–138Fly to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DSM - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus
8h 4m$198–838Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DSM - SGF
- Take the bus from Springfield to Clintonbus
- Take the taxi from Clinton to Whiteman Air Force Basetaxi
8h 48m$260–768
Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Des Moines and Whiteman Air Force Base is 267 miles. The road distance is 230.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base, including transfers.
Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Des Moines to Whiteman Air Force Base.
There are 11+ hotels available in Whiteman Air Force Base.
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 Bus Station and Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce in around 5h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Warrensburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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