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15 h 22 min
1501 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Houston to Des Moines

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Cheapest
By car (1 501 km)
15 h 22 min
1501 km.
from $82
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Rideshare
15 h 22 min
1501 km.
from $19.58
Bus via Dallas
21 h 5 min
1324 km.
from $205.98
Bus, Train
31 h 20 min
1324 km.
from $5.43
Bus
25 h 51 min
1323 km.
from $527.67

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$598.71
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$636.93

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$369.42

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$458.59

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$318.46

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Longview to Bloomington-Normal
Ave. Duration:
16h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$267.51
Bus from Houston to Longview
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$280.25

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$89.17

TL Premium

Phone:
+52 449 913 0502
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/tl.premium1/
Bus from Austin to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$203.82–$216.56

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$140.12
Bus from Omaha to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$82.80

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$101.91

Vonlane

Phone:
+1 844-866-5263
Email:
Website:
vonlane.com
Bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$139.50–$161.82

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Des Moines is to drive which costs $152.17 - $239.13 and takes 15h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

How far is it from Houston to Des Moines?

The distance between Houston and Des Moines is 1356 km. The road distance is 1502.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 21h 5m and costs $92.39 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Houston to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Houston to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Bus or fly from Houston to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Houston to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus via Dallas, which costs $92.39 - $402.17 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Houston to Des Moines bus arrive?

Houston to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Houston to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Des Moines is 1503 km. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Houston to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 211+ hotels available in Des Moines. Prices start at $34.27 per night.
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