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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Mobile is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 18h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Mobile is to fly and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $270 - $950.

How far is it from Des Moines to Mobile?

The distance between Des Moines and Mobile is 987 miles. The road distance is 961.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Mobile without a car is to bus and train via Champaign which takes 28h 55m and costs $310 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Des Moines to Mobile, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Mobile?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Mobile is 961 miles. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Des Moines to Mobile.

Where can I stay near Mobile?

There are 180+ hotels available in Mobile.

Des Moines to Mobile - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Mobile by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane DSM - VPS
2. Take the bus from McDonald's - Crestview to Love's Travel Stop - Loxleybus
5h 21m
$278–931
Fly to Mobile Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane DSM - MOB
7h 35m
$158–721
Bus, train via Champaign
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
28h 55m
$316–698
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
29h 48m
$209–451
Drive 955.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Mobilecar 955.7 mi
18h 8m
$175–252
Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane DSM - GPT
2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Mobilebus
7h 25m
$250–952
Fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane DSM - PNS
2. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
8h 49m
$168–791

Des Moines to Mobile by bus and train

7Weekly Services

28h 55mAverage Duration

$316Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Mobile.

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Distance: 981.2 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) every 3 hours.

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