How to get from Des Moines to Kansas City Massacre
5 ways, 290 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 3h 23m | $36–70 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 4h 29m | $25–34 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 29m | $500–690 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 36m | $180–260 estimated |
| Train | 13h 13m | $115–291 estimated |
Departures today
- 05:19 → 08:423h 23m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0156$36–70
- 07:44 → 20:5713h 13m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US0157S$115–291
- 05:19 → 08:423h 23m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0156$36–70
- 07:44 → 20:5713h 13m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US0157S$115–291
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Kansas City Massacre?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 3h 23m door to door. The straight-line distance is 290 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Des Moines to Kansas City Massacre?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $25. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Des Moines to Kansas City Massacre?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 13h 13m.
- How much is the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Massacre?
- Buses take about 3h 23m and cost $36–70 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Des Moines to Kansas City Massacre?
- About 31 min in the air (DSM → ATL), about 6h 36m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $180–260; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Kansas City Massacre from Des Moines by road?
- About 312 km, roughly 4h 29m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $25–34; tolls and parking are extra.