How to Travel from

Des Moines to Birmingham

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Des Moines Birmingham

Cheapest

By car (1 359 km)

14 h 30 min

1359 km.

from $74

Other

Rideshare

14 h 30 min

1359 km.

from $17.73

Bus via Indianapolis

21 h 59 min

1078 km.

from $206.39

Bus

20 h 5 min

1077 km.

from $324.62

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$242.03–$1,082.78

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$242.03–$598.71

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Des Moines to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth

Ave. Duration:

5h 33m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$318.46–$1,082.78

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

4h 35m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$17.83–$152.86

Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$15.29–$127.39

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Indianapolis to Nashville

Ave. Duration:

6h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$31.85–$108.28

Burlington Trailways

Phone:

+1 (319) 735-2864

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

burlingtontrailways.com

Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Ave. Duration:

9h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$95.54–$191.08

Jefferson Lines

Phone:

+1-858-800-8898

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

jeffersonlines.com/

Bus from Des Moines to Kansas

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$43.31–$108.28

Bus from Kansas City to Memphis

Ave. Duration:

10h

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$82.80–$216.56

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Birmingham is to drive which costs $141.30 - $228.26 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $239.13 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Birmingham via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Birmingham?

The distance between Des Moines and Birmingham is 1093 km. The road distance is 1359.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 20h 5m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Des Moines to Birmingham, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Birmingham bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $239.13 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $413.04 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Des Moines to Birmingham bus arrive?

Des Moines to Birmingham bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Birmingham is 1360 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Des Moines to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 379+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $30.04 per night.

Book in Birmingham

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

250 18th Street South, Birmingham

Great

9.1

Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB

821 20th Street S, Birmingham

Great

Hassinger Daniels Guest House

2028 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham

Fine

8.8

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Sloss Furnaces

Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing, it became one of the first industrial sites (and the only blast furnace) in the U. to be preserved and restored for public use. In 1981, the furnaces were designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.

Alabama Theatre

The Alabama Theatre is a movie palace in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It was built in 1927 by Paramount's Publix Theatres chain as its flagship theater for the southeastern region of the United States. Seating 2,500 people at the time, it was the largest in the Birmingham theater district. The district was once home to many large theaters and movie palaces that featured vaudeville, performing arts, nickelodeons and Hollywood films. Built to show silent films, the Alabama still features its original Wurlitzer theater organ. The Alabama Theatre and Lyric Theatre are the district's only remaining theaters, and as of 2024, both are in operation.

Vulcan statue

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Birmingham

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Four ways to Travel from Des Moines to Birmingham

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Burlington Trailways

Jefferson Lines

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Birmingham?

How far is it from Des Moines to Birmingham?

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

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Birmingham?

Where does the Des Moines to Birmingham bus arrive?

Can I drive from Des Moines to Birmingham?

Where can I stay near Birmingham?