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How to get fromIndependence to Des Moinesby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Des Moines by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Chanutetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chanute to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    7h 3m
    $109–168

  2. Drive 352.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Des Moinescar car 352.4 mi
    6h 23m
    $65–93

  3. Taxi to Joplin Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JLN - DSM
    7h 28m
    $218–805

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coffeyville to Lamonibus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    2. Take the bus from Lamoni to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    8h 28m
    $107–149

  5. Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Independence to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car car
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ICT - DSM
    6h 45m
    $239–1,052

  6. Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coffeyville to Tulsabus bus
    2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane TUL - DSM
    9h 30m
    $257–1,074

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Independence, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Independence to Des Moines via Coffeyville and Lamoni in around 8h 28m.

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