There are 4 ways to get from Overland Park to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
3h 27m$71–98Drive 203.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Overland Park to Des Moinescar 203.3 mi
3h 28m$36–52Fly
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCI - DSM
5h 54m$147–613Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
3h 42m$86–118
Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Overland Park to Des Moines is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Overland Park to Des Moines is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $70 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Overland Park station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Overland Park and Des Moines is 207 miles. The road distance is 204.5 miles.
The best way to get from Overland Park to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Overland Park to Des Moines, including transfers.
Overland Park to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Overland Park to Des Moines is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 5h 54m.
Overland Park to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Overland Park to Des Moines is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Overland Park to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Overland Park, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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