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

The cheapest way to get from Paducah to Des Moines is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paducah to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $100 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Paducah and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Paducah station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Paducah Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Paducah to Des Moines?

The distance between Paducah and Des Moines is 424 miles. The road distance is 505.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paducah to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 12h 49m and costs $120 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Paducah to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Paducah to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Paducah Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Paducah to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Paducah to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Paducah to Des Moines bus arrive?

Paducah to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Paducah to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Paducah to Des Moines is 505 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Paducah to Des Moines.

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

Book your Paducah to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 238+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Paducah to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Fly from Barkley Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PAH - DSM
5h 30m
$109–444
Drive 502.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Paducah to Des Moinescar 502.4 mi
9h 29m
$92–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
12h 49m
$125–196
Bus to Nashville, fly
1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BNA - DSM
6h 8m
$120–501
Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MWA - DSM
9h 31m
$133–471
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus
13h 54m
$175–283
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
15h 1m
$220–346
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Paducah Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
15h 12m

Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.3 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

United Airlines flies from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Paducah to Des Moines via Paducah Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 12h 49m.

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