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How to get fromDes Moines to Rollaby bus, taxi, car, plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Rolla by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Rollataxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $172–293

  2. Drive 315.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Rollacar car 315.2 mi
    6h 22m
    $58–84

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane DSM - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rollacar car
    6h 16m
    $133–643

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rollataxi taxi
    9h 24m
    $193–343

Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Rolla, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Rolla. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Rolla. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Rolla in around 6h 22m.

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