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

The cheapest way to get from Mobile to Des Moines is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 18h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mobile to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $270 - $1,000.

How far is it from Mobile to Des Moines?

The distance between Mobile and Des Moines is 1005 miles. The road distance is 963.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mobile to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 48m and costs $200 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Mobile to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mobile to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Mobile to Des Moines is 963 miles. It takes approximately 18h 6m to drive from Mobile to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 222+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Mobile to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mobile to Des Moines by bus, plane, train, or car

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

Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus
2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane VPS - DSM
5h 39m
$276–997
Drive 957.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mobile to Des Moinescar 957.6 mi
18h 6m
$175–253
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
28h 48m
$205–458
Train, bus via Champaign
1. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus
30h 3m
$315–698
Fly from Mobile Regional Airport
1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MOB - DSM
7h 42m
$207–936
Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GPT - DSM
7h 41m
$283–1,284
Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PNS - DSM
8h 8m
$207–990

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

15Weekly Planes

3h 24mAverage Duration

$163Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mobile to Des Moines.

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Distance: 999.6 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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