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How to get fromDrake University to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Drake University to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DSM - STL
    4h 40m
    $198–1,121

  2. Drive 332.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Drake University to St. Louiscar car 332.2 mi
    6h 42m
    $61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136 / ...
    8h 39m
    $71–191

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    10h 57m
    $111–286

  5. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Drake University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane FOD - STL
    6h 45m
    $130–727

Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar140Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drake University to St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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