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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Des Moines is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $200 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Des Moines via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Kentucky to Des Moines?

The distance between Kentucky and Des Moines is 556 miles. The road distance is 584.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs $90 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Kentucky to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Kentucky to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Kentucky to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Kentucky to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Kentucky to Des Moines bus arrive?

Kentucky to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Kentucky and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 10:46 PM in Kentucky and 9:46 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Des Moines is 584 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Kentucky to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kentucky to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 263+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Kentucky to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to Des Moines by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Blue Grass Airport
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LEX - DSM
4h 34m
$208–908
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
13h 15m
$93–184
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
17h 51m
$168–349
Drive 580.9 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Des Moinescar 580.9 mi
9h 46m
$106–154
Fly from Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SDF - DSM
5h 20m
$149–774
Fly from Covington
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CVG - DSM
5h 20m
$148–772
Taxi to Evansville, fly
1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville (EVV)taxi
2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EVV - DSM
6h 21m
$210–731
Bus via Speedway
1. Take the bus from El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN to Indianapolisbus Memphis
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
15h 35m
$114–285

Kentucky to Des Moines by bus

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13h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 553.2 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Des Moines via Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 15m.

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