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How to get fromPoplar Bluff to Des Moinesby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Poplar Bluff to Des Moines by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PAH - DSM
    7h 34m
    $146–698

  2. Drive  456.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Des Moinescar car 456.6 mi
    9h 25m
    $84–121

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeaucar car
    2. Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    12h 50m
    $115–204

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    15h 54m
    $130–272

  5. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 18m
    $143–325

  6. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 24m
    $129–267

Poplar Bluff to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 512.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Poplar Bluff, MO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poplar Bluff to Des Moines. However, you can drive to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poplar Bluff to Des Moines via Cape Girardeau, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 12h 50m.

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