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How to get fromDes Moines to Shell Knobby bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Shell Knob by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus
    3. Take the taxi from Branson / Hollister to Shell Knobtaxi
    9h 29m
    $113–273

  2. Drive 396.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Shell Knobcar396.8 mi
    6h 59m
    $73–105

  3. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeDSM - SGF
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Shell Knobtaxi
    5h 54m
    $218–741

  4. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeDSM - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Shell Knobcar
    6h 1m
    $169–888

  5. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)planeDSM - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Shell Knobtaxi
    6h 30m
    $258–801

Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Shell Knob. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Branson / Hollister, then take the taxi to Shell Knob. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Shell Knob in around 6h 59m.

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