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How to get fromWest Des Moines to Lake Saint Louisby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from West Des Moines to Lake Saint Louis by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    2. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Lake Saint Louistaxi taxi
    4h 31m
    $223–901

  2. Drive 299.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Lake Saint Louiscar car 299.3 mi
    6h 7m
    $55–79

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    10h 57m
    $117–191

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the taxi from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Lake Saint Louistaxi taxi
    12h 7m
    $205–360

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

Calendar134Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Lake Saint Louis, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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