What is the cheapest way to get from Oklahoma City to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Oklahoma City to Des Moines is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oklahoma City to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Oklahoma City to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $200 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Oklahoma City and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Oklahoma City 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 11h 10m.

How far is it from Oklahoma City to Des Moines?

The distance between Oklahoma City and Des Moines is 493 miles. The road distance is 543.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oklahoma City to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Oklahoma City to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Oklahoma City to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oklahoma City to Des Moines bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Oklahoma City to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Oklahoma City to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Oklahoma City to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oklahoma City to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Oklahoma City to Des Moines is 544 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Oklahoma City to Des Moines.

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

Book your Oklahoma City to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 265+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oklahoma City to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 21m
$205–854
Drive 540.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oklahoma City to Des Moinescar 540.7 mi
8h 34m
$99–143
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
11h 10m
$116–180
Drive to Stillwater Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Oklahoma City to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)car
2. Fly from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SWO - DSM
8h 25m
$169–738
Bus via Kansas City
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 Lines 804 / ...
11h 25m
$106–180
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
14h 3m
$160–291

Oklahoma City to Des Moines by bus

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11h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City Bus Station to Des Moines via Tulsa in around 11h 10m.

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