What is the cheapest way to get from Elk City to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Elk City to Des Moines is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elk City to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Elk City to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $250 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Elk City and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Elk City to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Elk City and arriving at Des Moines via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Elk City to Des Moines?

The distance between Elk City and Des Moines is 665 miles. The road distance is 651.8 miles.

How do I travel from Elk City to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Elk City to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 13h 51m and costs $180 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Elk City to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Elk City to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elk City to Des Moines bus from?

Elk City to Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Elk City station.

Where does the Elk City to Des Moines bus arrive?

Elk City to Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Oklahoma City station.

Can I drive from Elk City to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Elk City to Des Moines is 652 miles. It takes approximately 10h 21m to drive from Elk City to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 260+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Elk City to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Elk City to Des Moines by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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Drive to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Elk City to Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW)car
2. Fly from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAW - DSM
7h 17m
$167–700
Drive 648 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elk City to Des Moinescar 648 mi
10h 21m
$119–171
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Elk City to Oklahoma Citybus
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
13h 51m
$181–287
Bus to Will Rogers World Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Elk City to Oklahoma Citybus
2. Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OKC - DSM
7h 4m
$253–923
Bus to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Elk City to Amarillobus
2. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AMA - DSM
7h 47m
$251–877
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elk City to Oklahoma Citybus
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Stationbus
3. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
16h 56m
$230–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elk City to Oklahoma Citybus
2. Take the bus from Oklahoma to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus
17h 30m

Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 661.5 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Elk City, OK, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elk City to Des Moines via Elk City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 13h 51m.

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