What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Des Moines is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Des Moines is to line 102 bus and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St and arriving at Des Moines via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.

How far is it from Houston to Des Moines?

The distance between Houston and Des Moines is 839 miles. The road distance is 924 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 21h 14m and costs $200 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Houston to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Des Moines bus from?

Houston to Des Moines bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Houston to Des Moines is to bus via Dallas which takes 21h 14m and costs $200 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $1,200 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Houston to Des Moines bus arrive?

Houston to Des Moines bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.

Can I drive from Houston to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Des Moines is 924 miles. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Houston to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 250+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Houston to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, line 102 bus, plane

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

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Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IAH - DSM
4h 20m
$160–775
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
21h 14m
$200–360
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the train from Longview to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
28h 12m
$328–602
Drive 918.6 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Des Moinescar 918.6 mi
15h 16m
$168–243
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HOU - DSM
6h 12m
$228–1,122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
21h 30m
$174–308

Houston to Des Moines by bus and train

7Weekly Services

28h 12mAverage Duration

$328Cheapest Price

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Distance: 834.1 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Des Moines via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Rosa Parks Plaza, West End Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 21h 14m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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