There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
4h 51m$142–802Drive 332.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM)car 332.5 mi
6h 47m$61–88Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
9h 39m$121–331Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis to Des Moines-DSM332.5 mi
6h 47mTrain to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SPI - DSM
6h 34m$139–679
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Des Moines Airport (DSM). However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between St. Louis and Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 275 miles. The road distance is 334.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $120 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM), including transfers.
St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $340 and takes 9h 39m.
St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from St. Louis to Des Moines Airport (DSM).
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Des Moines Airport (DSM), 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis to Des Moines-DSM
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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