There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wichita Falls
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Falls (SPS)plane DSM - SPS
4h 53m$164–702Drive 679.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Wichita Fallscar 679.1 mi
10h 41m$124–179Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Falls Travel Centerbus
16h 15m$131–228Fly to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW)plane DSM - LAW
- Take the bus from Lawton to Wichita Falls Travel Centerbus
8h 43m$168–714Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Falls Travel Centerbus
17h 36m$215–365
Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Falls (SPS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Wichita Falls. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Wichita Falls Travel Center via Kansas City Bus Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
The distance between Des Moines and Wichita Falls is 601 miles. The road distance is 683.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls without a car is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls, including transfers.
Des Moines to Wichita Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 16h 15m.
Des Moines to Wichita Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Wichita Falls is 683 miles. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Des Moines to Wichita Falls.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Wichita Falls, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Falls (SPS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Wichita Falls Travel Center via Kansas City Bus Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 16h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Falls via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Falls Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawton to Wichita Falls Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Falls Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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