There are 4 ways to get from Lubbock to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LBB - DSM
5h 6m$205–993Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
19h 45m$144–334Drive 883.5 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to Des Moinescar 883.5 mi
14h 12m$162–233Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
23h 15m$174–382
Lubbock to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Des Moines is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Des Moines via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, Oklahoma City Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
The distance between Lubbock and Des Moines is 721 miles. The road distance is 888.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 19h 45m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Lubbock to Des Moines, including transfers.
Lubbock to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 19h 45m.
Lubbock to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Des Moines is 889 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Lubbock to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Des Moines via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 19h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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