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

The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Des Moines is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 10m.

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 49m and costs $150 - $700.

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 Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 which takes 8h 10m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 49m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 10m.

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?

Book your Wichita to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 187+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Wichita to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wichita to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
best
1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ICT - DSM
4h 49m
$151–700
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
8h 10m
$63–109
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 Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
11h 4m
Drive 387.5 mi
1. Drive from Wichita to Des Moinescar 387.5 mi
6h 16m
$71–103
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 59m
$114–466
Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
1. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
8h 18m
$109–149
Bus via Des Moines
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 Lines 804 / ...
8h 25m
$83–129

Wichita to Des Moines by bus

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Distance: 349 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

United Airlines, Southwest 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 Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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