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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Oklahoma to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Oklahoma and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Oklahoma 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 14m.

How far is it from Oklahoma to Des Moines?

The distance between Oklahoma and Des Moines is 559 miles. The road distance is 543.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oklahoma to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 11h 14m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Oklahoma to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Oklahoma to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Oklahoma to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Oklahoma to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oklahoma to Des Moines?

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

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 255+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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Fly from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAW - DSM
4h 52m
$116–461
Drive 540.7 mi
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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 14m
$125–187
Fly from Will Rogers World Airport
1. Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OKC - DSM
4h 31m
$138–602
Fly from Stillwater Regional Airport
1. Fly from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SWO - DSM
8h 18m
$114–472
Fly from Tulsa International Airport
1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TUL - DSM
5h 59m
$130–625
Bus to Wichita Falls, fly
1. Take the bus from Lawton to Wichita Falls Sheppard Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SPS - DSM
6h 34m
$121–459
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
14h 14m
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
14h 58m
$222–238

Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.1 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

American Airlines flies from Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oklahoma City to Des Moines via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Tulsa in around 11h 14m.

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