What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Memphis?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Memphis is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Memphis?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $220 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Memphis?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Kansas City and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Memphis?

The distance between Des Moines and Memphis is 513 miles. The road distance is 599.8 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Memphis without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Memphis without a car is to bus which takes 15h 52m and costs $60 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Memphis?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Des Moines to Memphis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Memphis bus from?

Des Moines to Memphis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Memphis?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $220 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $260 and takes 15h 52m.

Where does the Des Moines to Memphis bus arrive?

Des Moines to Memphis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Memphis?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Memphis is 600 miles. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Des Moines to Memphis.

Where can I stay near Memphis?

There are 547+ hotels available in Memphis.

Des Moines to Memphis - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Memphis by plane, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Memphis
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM)plane DSM - MEM
5h 38m
$229–1,222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus Jefferson 121
15h 52m
$64–259
Drive 596.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Memphiscar 596.3 mi
10h 54m
$109–158
Fly Des Moines to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane DSM - LIT
2. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
8h 19m
$214–861
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Memphis
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Memphis (MEM)plane FOD - MEM
7h 44m
$128–676
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
18h 43m
$84–199

Des Moines to Memphis by bus

4Weekly Buses

15h 52mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Kansas City and Airways Transit Center in around 15h 52m.

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