There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 33m$139–552Bus via Kansas City
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- 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$98–192Drive 679.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Wichita Fallscar 679.1 mi
10h 41m$124–179Fly 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 45m$147–613Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Falls Travel Centerbus
17h 15m$138–211Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- 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 22m$165–316
Des Moines to Wichita Falls by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls is to bus via Kansas City which costs $95 - $200 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $130 - $550.
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.
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 via Kansas City which takes 16h and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls, including transfers.
Des Moines to Wichita Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Wichita Falls is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 16h.
Des Moines to Wichita Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Falls via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Des Moines to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Falls Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawton to Wichita Falls Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Falls Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Falls Travel Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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