There are 4 ways to get from Tulsa to Des Moines by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas CityJefferson 802
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des MoinesJefferson 802 / ...
9h$41–193Drive 432.4 mi
- Drive from Tulsa to Des Moines432.4 mi
7h 48m$79–114Fly from Tulsa International Airport
- Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Des Moines (DSM)TUL - DSM
6h 14m$159–873Bus to Will Rogers World Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM)OKC - DSM
7h 6m$289–1,318
Tulsa to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tulsa to Des Moines is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tulsa to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $150 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulsa to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Tulsa and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Tulsa and Des Moines is 450 miles. The road distance is 434.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tulsa to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Tulsa to Des Moines, including transfers.
Tulsa to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Tulsa station.
The best way to get from Tulsa to Des Moines is to bus which takes 9h and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $900 and takes 6h 14m.
Tulsa to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulsa to Des Moines is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Tulsa to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Tulsa, OK, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tulsa to Des Moines via Kansas City in around 9h. Alternatively, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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