There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Laredo by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laredo International Airport (LRD)plane DSM - LRD
4h 46m$178–746Bus via Denton
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
24h 33m$223–428Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus
39h 43m$419–864Drive 1,110.2 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Laredocar 1,110.2 mi
18h 17m$203–293Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus
26h 15m$198–363Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to San Marcosbus
- Take the bus from San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan to Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
27h 17m$309–432
Des Moines to Laredo by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Laredo is to bus which costs $190 - $370 and takes 26h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Laredo is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Laredo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Co via Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns and Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.
The distance between Des Moines and Laredo is 1040 miles. The road distance is 1116.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Laredo without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 24h 33m and costs $220 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Des Moines to Laredo, including transfers.
Des Moines to Laredo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Laredo is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 24h 33m.
Des Moines to Laredo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Laredo is 1117 miles. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Des Moines to Laredo.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Laredo, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laredo International Airport (LRD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Co via Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, and Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 24h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Laredo International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Laredo International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Denton to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Laredo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $80–200
Bus from San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan to Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Laredo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Omaha to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $232
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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