There are 3 ways to get from Drake University to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DSM - STL
4h 51m$168–871Drive 332.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Drake University to St. Louiscar 332.2 mi
6h 42m$61–88Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
8h 24m$73–136
Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drake University to St. Louis is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Drake University to St. Louis is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Drake University to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Drake University and St. Louis is 280 miles. The road distance is 334.2 miles.
The best way to get from Drake University to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Drake University to St. Louis, including transfers.
Drake University to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Drake University to St. Louis is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 8h 24m.
Drake University to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drake University to St. Louis is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Drake University to St. Louis.
What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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