There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Des Moines by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas CityJefferson 120
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des MoinesJefferson 802 / ...
7h 2m$44–183Drive 335.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Des Moines335.1 mi
6h 29m$62–89Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM)SGF - DSM
4h 45m$173–790Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)SGF - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moines
8h 3m$112–474
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $170 - $800.
The distance between Springfield and Des Moines is 371 miles. The road distance is 337.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $40 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Springfield to Des Moines, including transfers.
The best way to get from Springfield to Des Moines is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $800 and takes 4h 45m.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Des Moines is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Springfield to Des Moines.
There are 239+ hotels available in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Des Moines via Springfield and Kansas City in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.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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