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

The cheapest way to get from Norman to Des Moines is to bus via Kansas City which costs $95 - $190 and takes 12h 56m.

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 34m and costs $240 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Norman and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Norman to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Norman TC-Bay A and arriving at Des Moines via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

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 via Kansas City which takes 12h 56m and costs $95 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 34m and costs $240 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Norman to Des Moines bus arrive?

Norman to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City 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.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 241+ 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, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 34m
$247–904
Bus via Kansas City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
12h 56m
$98–187
Drive 557.2 mi
1. Drive from Norman to Des Moinescar 557.2 mi
8h 53m
$102–147
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
9h 20m
$172–742
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 to Des Moinesbus
15h 41m
$166–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oklahoma to Omahabus Aguascalientes-Omaha
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
16h 37m
$225–254

Norman to Des Moines by train, bus, and foot

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15h 41mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.7 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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 bus from Norman TC-Bay A to Des Moines via Transit Center-Bay D, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 12h 56m.

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