What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Des Moines is to bus which costs $100 - $310 and takes 21h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $260 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

How far is it from Houston to Des Moines?

The distance between Houston and Des Moines is 848 miles. The road distance is 922.2 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $100 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Houston to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Des Moines bus from?

Houston to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Houston to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $260 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Houston to Des Moines bus arrive?

Houston to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Houston to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Des Moines is 922 miles. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Houston to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 250+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Houston to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and line 102 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HOU - DSM
4h 14m
$260–1,324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
21h 30m
$109–309
Drive 916.8 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Des Moinescar 916.8 mi
15h 22m
$168–242
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IAH - DSM
4h 26m
$150–725
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
21h 49m
$109–361

Houston to Des Moines by bus

14Weekly Buses

21h 30mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houston to Des Moines.

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Distance: 843.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City in around 21h 30m.

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