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

The cheapest way to get from Norman to Des Moines is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norman to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $230 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Norman and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Norman station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Oklahoma City Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Norman to Des Moines?

The distance between Norman and Des Moines is 505 miles. The road distance is 560.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norman to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 12h 52m and costs $120 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Norman to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Norman to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oklahoma City Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Norman to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Norman to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $230 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Norman to Des Moines bus arrive?

Norman to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.

Can I drive from Norman to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Norman to Des Moines is 560 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Norman to Des Moines.

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

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 266+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Norman to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Norman to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Fly from Will Rogers World Airport
best
1. Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OKC - DSM
4h 37m
$237–904
Drive 557.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Norman to Des Moinescar 557.2 mi
8h 53m
$102–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802
12h 52m
$126–198
Drive to Stillwater Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Norman to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)car
2. Fly from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SWO - DSM
8h 46m
$162–742
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
15h 52m
$137–271
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma to Omahabus Aguascalientes-Omaha
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
16h 37m
$220–246

Norman to Des Moines by train, taxi, and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Norman, OK, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norman Amtrak Station to Des Moines via Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Tulsa in around 12h 52m.

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