There are 4 ways to get from Kearney to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kearney to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
6h 50m$50–95Drive 314.9 mi
- Drive from Kearney to Des Moinescar 314.9 mi
5h 5m$58–83Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EAR - DSM
4h 50m$193–764Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane EAR - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
13h 43m$137–488
Kearney to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kearney to Des Moines is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kearney to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $190 - $800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kearney and arriving at Des Moines. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Kearney and Des Moines is 326 miles. The road distance is 316.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kearney to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $50 - $95.
The bus from Kearney to Des Moines takes 6h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kearney to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kearney station.
The best way to get from Kearney to Des Moines is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $800 and takes 4h 50m.
Kearney to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kearney to Des Moines is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Kearney to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Kearney, NE, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kearney to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kearney to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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