There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Springfield by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CityJefferson 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to SpringfieldJefferson 121
7h 37m$43–181Drive 335.2 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Springfield335.2 mi
6h 29m$62–89Fly from Des Moines
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)DSM - SGF
4h 49m$144–641Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)FOD - SGF
6h 45m$103–425
Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $140 - $650.
The distance between Des Moines and Springfield is 372 miles. The road distance is 337.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $40 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Des Moines to Springfield, including transfers.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Springfield is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 4h 49m.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Springfield is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Des Moines to Springfield.
There are 101+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Springfield via Kansas City and Springfield in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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