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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkwood to Des Moines is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkwood to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $90 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkwood and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkwood to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Kirkwood @ Adams Sb and arriving at Des Moines via South County Center, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Kirkwood to Des Moines?

The distance between Kirkwood and Des Moines is 464 miles. The road distance is 324.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkwood to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 8m and costs $180 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Kirkwood to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Kirkwood to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Kirkwood to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Kirkwood to Des Moines is to bus which takes 11h 14m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $450 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Kirkwood to Des Moines bus arrive?

Kirkwood to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kirkwood to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkwood to Des Moines is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Kirkwood to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 240+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Kirkwood to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwood to Des Moines by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
10h 8m
$181–279
Drive 323.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkwood to Des Moinescar 323.1 mi
6h 27m
$59–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
11h 14m
$92–147
Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
6h 21m
$92–447
Train, bus via Des Moines
1. Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
10h 22m
$196–299
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Springfieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
12h 6m
Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Springfieldtrain
2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SPI - DSM
8h 13m
$146–491

Kirkwood to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

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10h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 461.6 mi
Duration: 10h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Kirkwood @ Adams Sb to Des Moines via South County Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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