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

The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Des Moines is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wichita to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $240 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Wichita and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Wichita to Des Moines?

The distance between Wichita and Des Moines is 351 miles. The road distance is 389.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wichita to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 8h and costs $75 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Wichita to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wichita to Des Moines bus from?

Wichita to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Wichita to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Wichita to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $240 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 8h.

Where does the Wichita to Des Moines bus arrive?

Wichita to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Wichita to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to Des Moines is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Wichita to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wichita to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 512+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Wichita to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Wichita to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
best
1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ICT - DSM
4h 44m
$240–1,148
Drive 387.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wichita to Des Moinescar 387.5 mi
6h 16m
$71–103
Bus via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
8h
$77–138
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
10h 48m
$113–217
Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Wichita to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car
2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SLN - DSM
5h 50m
$183–894
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wichita to Omahabus Aguascalientes-Omaha
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
12h 2m
$149–184

Wichita to Des Moines by bus

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Distance: 349 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Des Moines via Kansas City in around 8h.

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