There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCI - DSM
3h 51m$175–870Line 229 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound to East Village - Bay Cbus 229
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
5h 12m$29–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Des Moines191.6 mi
3h 19mDrive 191.6 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moinescar 191.6 mi
3h 19m$35–51Line 229 bus, bus via Cameron
- Take the bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to East Village - Bay Cbus 229
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Cameronbus
- Take the bus from Cameron to Des Moinesbus
6h 29m$63–95
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines is to line 229 bus and bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Des Moines is 172 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines without a car is to line 229 bus and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can line 229 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h 12m.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at East Village - Bay C station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound to Des Moines via East Village - Bay C and Kansas City Bus Station in around 5h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound to East Village - Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
Bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to East Village - Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Cameron
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Cameron to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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