There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
7h 2m$86–138Drive 335.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Des Moinescar 335.1 mi
6h 31m$62–89Fly
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SGF - DSM
4h 54m$153–690
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Springfield and Des Moines is 370 miles. The road distance is 337 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Springfield to Des Moines, including transfers.
Springfield to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $700 and takes 4h 54m.
Springfield to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Des Moines is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Springfield to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Des Moines via Springfield and Kansas City in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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