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How to get fromMarshall to Des Moinesby taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Marshall to Des Moines by taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Marshall to La Montetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Monte to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    6h 30m
    $190–259

  2. Drive 197.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marshall to Des Moinescar car 197.9 mi
    4h 35m
    $37–53

  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Marshall to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane COU - DSM
    5h 41m
    $141–691

  4. Taxi, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the taxi from Marshall to La Montetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Monte to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    6h 45m
    $211–274

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Marshall to Sedalia Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Sedalia Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    7h 36m
    $173–261

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 309.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Marshall to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to La Monte, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Marshall to Des Moines in around 4h 35m.

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