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How to get fromSt. Louis to Drake Universityby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Drake University by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    8h 39m
    $76–189

  2. Drive 333.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Drake Universitycar car 333.8 mi
    6h 39m
    $61–88

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    10h 35m
    $112–280

  4. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    5h 19m
    $196–1,120

  5. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    7h 39m
    $175–844

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar144Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Drake University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Drake University via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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