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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    8h 34m
    $80–143

  2. Drive 333.8 mi

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

  3. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane STL - DSM
    5h 36m
    $186–1,020

  4. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Des Moines

    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 3m
    $223–1,190

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane STL - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Drake Universitycar car
    7h 37m
    $104–576

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

Calendar124Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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