What is the cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Mississippi to Des Moines is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mississippi to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Mississippi to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $200 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Mississippi and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Mississippi to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Mississippi to Des Moines?

The distance between Mississippi and Des Moines is 507 miles. The road distance is 810.3 miles.

How do I travel from Mississippi to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $190 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Mississippi to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Mississippi to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mississippi to Des Moines bus from?

Mississippi to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.

Bus or fly from Mississippi to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Mississippi to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 18h 10m.

Where does the Mississippi to Des Moines bus arrive?

Mississippi to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Mississippi to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Mississippi to Des Moines is 810 miles. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Mississippi to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mississippi to Des Moines?

Book your Mississippi to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 259+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Mississippi to Des Moines - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Mississippi to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly from Memphis
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MEM - DSM
4h 22m
$209–947
Drive 805.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jackson to Des Moinescar 805.6 mi
14h 15m
$147–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
18h 10m
$195–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
21h 30m
$257–516
Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
1. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GPT - DSM
4h 57m
$237–982
Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg
1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JAN - DSM
5h 10m
$216–817
Fly from Meridian
1. Fly from Meridian (MEI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MEI - DSM
6h 12m
$213–840
Bus via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
19h 35m
$181–290
Train, bus via Des Moines
1. Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Des Moinesbus Btw 1401
23h 40m
$282–526

Mississippi to Des Moines by train and bus

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21h 30mAverage Duration

$257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 503.6 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Mississippi, 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 Jackson to Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station and Kansas City in around 18h 10m.

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