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

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There are 5 ways to get from Memphis to Des Moines by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MEM - DSM
    5h 41m
    $188–922

  2. Drive 598.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Memphis to Des Moinescar car 598.4 mi
    10h 52m
    $110–158

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 120
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    15h 28m
    $161–236

  4. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    15h 53m
    $111–206

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    17h 56m
    $186–351

Memphis to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station and Kansas City in around 15h 28m.

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