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How to get fromDes Moines to Tulsaby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Tulsa by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    9h 10m
    $89–145

  2. Drive 432.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Tulsacar car 432.5 mi
    7h 51m
    $79–114

  3. Fly to Tulsa International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane DSM - TUL
    5h 59m
    $220–1,023

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    9h 25m
    $113–162

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    10h 30m
    $100–150

  6. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DSM - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Tulsacar car
    6h 16m
    $207–949

  7. Fly to Stillwater Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)plane plane DSM - SWO
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater to Tulsa Campusbus bus
    6h 58m
    $170–704

  8. Fly to Will Rogers World Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane plane DSM - OKC
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    $228–946

Des Moines to Tulsa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Tulsa, OK, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Tulsa via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) every 2 hours.

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