There are 3 ways to get from Le Claire to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
4h 59m$76–100Drive 173.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Le Claire to Des Moinescar 173.3 mi
2h 56m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MLI - DSM
4h 23m$130–440
Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Le Claire to Des Moines is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Le Claire to Des Moines is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Le Claire station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Moline Center Station and arriving at Des Moines via Iowa City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Le Claire and Des Moines is 183 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Le Claire to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Le Claire to Des Moines, including transfers.
Le Claire to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Moline Center Station.
The best way to get from Le Claire to Des Moines is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $75 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $440 and takes 4h 23m.
Le Claire to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Le Claire to Des Moines is 174 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Le Claire to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Le Claire, IA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Le Claire to Des Moines via Moline Center Station and Iowa City in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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