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How to get fromSt. Louis to Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Kansas City

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    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    8h 25m
    $94–139

  2. Drive  331.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Des Moinescar car 331.1 mi
    6h 35m
    $61–88

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    10h 37m
    $184–292

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    5h 29m
    $90–446

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 3m
    $137–213

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    11h 31m

St. Louis to Des Moines by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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