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

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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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  1. Fly from Will Rogers World Airport

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    1. Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane OKC - DSM
    4h 43m
    $188–656

  2. Drive  557.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Norman to Des Moinescar car 557.2 mi
    8h 53m
    $102–147

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    13h 6m
    $129–193

  4. Drive to Stillwater Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Norman to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)car car
    2. Fly from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SWO - DSM
    9h 5m
    $113–474

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    15h 52m

  6. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Oklahoma to Omahabus bus Aguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    16h 50m
    $226–247

Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

American Airlines, United 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 Tulsa in around 13h 6m.

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