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

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Urbandale 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 8m
    $166–782

  2. Drive 338.1 mi

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    1. Drive from St. Louis to Urbandalecar car 338.1 mi
    6h 46m
    $62–90

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    8h 43m
    $84–147

  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 52m
    $163–659

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Urbandale, 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 $65–130 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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