There are 2 ways to get from Keokuk to Des Moines by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Keokuk to Des Moines is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Keokuk to Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Keokuk and Des Moines is 286 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from Keokuk to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Keokuk to Des Moines, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Keokuk to Des Moines is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Keokuk to Des Moines.
There are 241+ hotels available in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Keokuk, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Keokuk to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Madison, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Keokuk to Des Moines in around 3h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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