There are 4 ways to get from Poplar Bluff to Des Moines by car, plane, bus, or train
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
- Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PAH - DSM
7h 34m$146–648Drive 456.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Des Moinescar 456.6 mi
9h 25m$84–121Drive, bus (Greyhound)
- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeaucar
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
12h 50m$96–184Train, bus
- Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
14h 6m$118–237
Poplar Bluff to Des Moines by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Des Moines is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $140 - $650.
The distance between Poplar Bluff and Des Moines is 515 miles. The road distance is 459.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar Bluff to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 6m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Poplar Bluff to Des Moines, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar Bluff to Des Moines is 459 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Poplar Bluff to Des Moines.
There are 241+ hotels available in Des Moines.
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 and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Barkley Regional Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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