There are 5 ways to get from Lawton to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport
best- Fly from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAW - DSM
5h 4m$116–461Bus via Kansas City
cheapest- Take the bus from Lawton to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
13h 50m$94–163Drive 625.5 mi
- Drive from Lawton to Des Moinescar 625.5 mi
9h 49m$115–165Bus to Wichita Falls, fly
- Take the bus from Lawton to Wichita Falls Sheppard Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SPS - DSM
6h 42m$121–469Bus
- Take the bus from Lawton to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus
13h 50m$130–199
Lawton to Des Moines by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawton to Des Moines is to bus via Kansas City which costs $90 - $170 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lawton to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawton to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Lawton and arriving at Des Moines via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Lawton and Des Moines is 559 miles. The road distance is 629.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lawton to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 13h 50m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lawton to Des Moines, including transfers.
Lawton to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawton station.
The best way to get from Lawton to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 13h 50m.
Lawton to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawton to Des Moines is 629 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Lawton to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Lawton, OK, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawton to Des Moines via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Kansas City Bus Station in around 13h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Wichita Falls to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawton to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawton to Wichita Falls Sheppard Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawton to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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