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Independence → Des Moines

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  1. Train to Kansas City

    Independence → Kansas City · about 35m

  2. Bus to Des Moines

    Kansas City → Des Moines · about 3h 10m

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About the trip from Independence to Des Moines

Independence (United States) and Des Moines (United States) are 287 km (178 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and bus, via Kansas City: about 4h door to door with 1 change. No flight is needed.

Step by step

  1. Train from Independence to Kansas City: about 35m, 14 km
  2. Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines: about 3h 10m, 290 km

Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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