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How to get fromFulton to Des Moinesby taxi, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Fulton to Des Moines by taxi, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fulton to Jefferson Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    7h 33m
    $156–229

  2. Drive 247.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fulton to Des Moinescar car 247.2 mi
    5h 8m
    $46–66

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane COU - DSM
    4h 59m
    $225–786

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    7h 41m
    $161–224

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    8h 27m
    $175–283

  6. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    8h 52m
    $196–298

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

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 371.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Fulton, MO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fulton to Des Moines via Columbia, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 7h 41m.

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