What is the cheapest way to get from South Padre Island to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from South Padre Island to Des Moines is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Padre Island to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from South Padre Island to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $280 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between South Padre Island and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from South Padre Island to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Las Palmas Port Isabel and arriving at Des Moines via Brownsville, Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns, Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 47m.

How far is it from South Padre Island to Des Moines?

The distance between South Padre Island and Des Moines is 1134 miles. The road distance is 1229.8 miles.

How do I travel from South Padre Island to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from South Padre Island to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 29h 47m and costs $250 - $410.

How long does it take to get from South Padre Island to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from South Padre Island to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Padre Island to Des Moines bus from?

South Padre Island to Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Brownsville station.

Bus or fly from South Padre Island to Des Moines?

The best way to get from South Padre Island to Des Moines is to bus via Dallas which takes 29h 47m and costs $250 - $410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $850 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the South Padre Island to Des Moines bus arrive?

South Padre Island to Des Moines bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.

Can I drive from South Padre Island to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between South Padre Island to Des Moines is 1230 miles. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from South Padre Island to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 265+ hotels available in Des Moines.

South Padre Island to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, and plane

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

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Taxi to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)taxi
2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HRL - DSM
5h 40m
$285–948
Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BRO - DSM
6h 36m
$204–841
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Dallasbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
29h 47m
$258–401
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from South Padre Island to Brownsvilletaxi
2. Take the bus from Brownsville to San Antoniobus
3. Take the train from San Antonio Station to St. Louistrain
4. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
42h 53m
$605–1,142
Drive 1,222.6 mi
1. Drive from South Padre Island to Des Moinescar 1,222.6 mi
20h 53m
$224–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
33h 10m
$252–445
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to San Marcosbus
2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
34h 59m
$335–414
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to San Marcosbus
2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
45h 33m
$452–910

Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,127.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between South Padre Island, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from South Padre Island to Des Moines via Las Palmas Port Isabel, Brownsville, Dallas, Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Deep Ellum Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 29h 47m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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