There are 8 ways to get from Tulsa to Des Moines by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802
8h 25m$100–150Drive 432.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tulsa to Des Moinescar 432.4 mi
7h 51m$79–114Fly from Tulsa International Airport
- Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TUL - DSM
5h 54m$130–625Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 802
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
9h 10m$95–139Bus via Kansas City #2
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 802
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
9h 25m$115–164Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Tulsa to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane XNA - DSM
6h 14m$132–600Bus to Stillwater Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tulsa Campus to Oklahoma State University–Stillwaterbus
- Fly from Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SWO - DSM
9h 48m$121–486Bus to Will Rogers World Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OKC - DSM
7h 11m$159–638
Tulsa to Des Moines by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tulsa to Des Moines is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Tulsa to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $130 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tulsa and arriving at Des Moines. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Tulsa and Des Moines is 447 miles. The road distance is 434.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tulsa to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $100 - $150.
The bus from Tulsa to Des Moines takes 8h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tulsa to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Tulsa station.
The best way to get from Tulsa to Des Moines is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 5h 54m.
Tulsa to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulsa to Des Moines is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Tulsa to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Tulsa, OK, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Tulsa to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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