There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Saint Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DSM - STL
5h 8m$159–797Drive 310.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Saint Charlescar 310.1 mi
6h 19m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
10h 4m$113–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
12h 24m$223–336Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly, line 34 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from 1st Ave & 8th St NE to 11th & Dodge NEbus
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane OMA - STL
- Take the bus from North Hanley Transit Center to 4375 Rider Trail North Sbbus
- Take the taxi from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to Saint Charlestaxi
5h 11m$623–927
Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Saint Charles is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Saint Charles is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Saint Charles. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Kansas City Bus Station and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Iowa and Saint Charles is 287 miles. The road distance is 311.9 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Saint Charles without a car is to bus which takes 10h 4m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Iowa to Saint Charles, including transfers.
Iowa to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Saint Charles is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 4m.
Iowa to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Saint Charles is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Iowa to Saint Charles.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Saint Charles via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 10h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Omaha to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (402) 341-0800
- info@ometro.com
- Website
- Omaha Metro
Bus from 1st Ave & 8th St NE to 11th & Dodge NE
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Omaha Metro
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- customerservice@metrostlouis.org
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Bus from North Hanley Transit Center to 4375 Rider Trail North Sb
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- $16–20
Metro West Transport
- Phone
- +1-636-272-8294
- Website
- metrowesttaxi.net
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