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

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    5h 2m
    $150–774

  2. Drive 331.1 mi

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

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    8h 25m
    $65–120

  4. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    6h 46m
    $157–649

St. Louis to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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