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

The cheapest way to get from Owensboro to Des Moines is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Owensboro to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Owensboro to Des Moines?

The distance between Owensboro and Des Moines is 454 miles. The road distance is 533.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Owensboro to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus via St. Louis which takes 13h 40m and costs $160 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Owensboro to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Owensboro to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Owensboro to Des Moines is 534 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Owensboro to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 265+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Owensboro to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Owensboro to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus, car, or train

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Taxi to Evansville, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville (EVV)taxi
2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EVV - DSM
6h 21m
$220–731
Drive 530.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Owensboro to Des Moinescar 530.5 mi
10h 14m
$97–140
Taxi, bus via St. Louis
1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville Bus Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
13h 40m
$168–278
Drive to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Owensboro to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)car
2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MWA - DSM
7h 13m
$158–751
Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OWB - DSM
4h 42m
$128–584
Taxi, bus to Nashville, fly
1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville Bus Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BNA - DSM
7h 14m
$245–866
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville Bus Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
15h 36m
$228–398
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Daletaxi
2. Take the bus from Dale to Indianapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Des Moinesbus
17h 22m

Evansville (EVV) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 451.7 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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