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How to get fromKirkwood to Des Moinesby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Line 49 bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kirkwood @ Adams Nb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    5h 51m
    $161–775

  2. Drive 323.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkwood to Des Moinescar car 323.1 mi
    6h 27m
    $59–86

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    9h 57m
    $137–248

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    11h 7m
    $69–134

  5. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    8h 4m
    $160–658

  6. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Kirkwood Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    9h 57m
    $117–233

  7. Bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1490
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    11h 49m

Kirkwood to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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