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How to get fromSedalia to Des Moinesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sedalia to Des Moines by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Warrensburg

    best
    1. Take the train from Sedalia Amtrak Station to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    6h 36m
    $69–112

  2. Drive 226.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sedalia to Des Moinescar car 226.3 mi
    5h 6m
    $42–60

  3. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sedalia to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane COU - DSM
    5h 46m
    $142–642

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sedalia Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    6h 51m
    $81–137

  5. Train to Kansas City, fly

    1. Take the train from Sedalia Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCI - DSM
    8h 54m
    $208–933

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Sedalia to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to Warrensburg Amtrak Station, walk to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Sedalia to Des Moines in around 5h 6m.

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