There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Polk City by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
8h 51m$97–163Drive 346.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Polk Citycar 346.5 mi
6h 52m$64–92Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
5h 24m$188–862Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane STL - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Polk Citycar
7h 33m$102–494
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Polk City is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Polk City is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Polk City. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between St. Louis and Polk City is 434 miles. The road distance is 348.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Polk City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from St. Louis to Polk City, including transfers.
St. Louis to Polk City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Polk City is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $900 and takes 5h 24m.
St. Louis to Polk City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Polk City is 349 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from St. Louis to Polk City.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Polk City, IA, USA?
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. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.
- 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
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- 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
- 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
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
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