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

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Des Moines is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Memphis and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE and arriving at Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.

How far is it from Memphis to Des Moines?

The distance between Memphis and Des Moines is 512 miles. The road distance is 601.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Memphis to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 15h 33m and costs $60 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Memphis to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Memphis to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Memphis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Memphis to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Memphis to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $270 and takes 15h 33m.

Where does the Memphis to Des Moines bus arrive?

Memphis to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Memphis to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Des Moines is 602 miles. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Memphis to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 180+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Memphis to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Des Moines by plane, bus, car, or train

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

Fly Memphis to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MEM - DSM
5h 58m
$118–572
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
15h 33m
$64–261
Drive 598.4 mi
1. Drive from Memphis to Des Moinescar 598.4 mi
10h 52m
$110–158
Bus to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus
2. Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LIT - DSM
7h 55m
$213–860
Fly Memphis to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane MEM - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
9h 57m
$117–576
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
18h 28m
$94–341

Memphis to Des Moines by bus

4Weekly Buses

15h 33mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.1 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE to Des Moines via Memphis Bus Station and Kansas City in around 15h 33m.

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