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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JAN - DSM
    5h 10m
    $216–817

  2. Bus via St. Louis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    19h 35m
    $145–281

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 10m
    $194–298

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    21h 30m
    $253–516

  5. Drive 805.6 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Des Moinescar car 805.6 mi
    14h 15m
    $147–213

  6. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1401
    23h 40m

Jackson to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station and Kansas City in around 18h 10m.

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