There are 3 ways to get from Iowa to Saint Joseph by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Josephbus Jefferson 705
5h 35m$32–150Drive 176 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Saint Josephcar 176 mi
2h 59m$33–47Bus via Omaha
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Omaha to St. Josephbus Jefferson 706
6h 45m$50–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Saint Joseph is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Saint Joseph is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Iowa and Saint Joseph is 255 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Saint Joseph without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Iowa to Saint Joseph, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Saint Joseph is 177 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Iowa to Saint Joseph.
There are 16+ hotels available in Saint Joseph.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Saint Joseph, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to St. Joseph via Des Moines and Kansas City in around 5h 35m.
- 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 St. Joseph
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to St. Joseph
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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