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

The cheapest way to get from Allen to Des Moines is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Allen to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $160 - $800.

How far is it from Allen to Des Moines?

The distance between Allen and Des Moines is 669 miles. The road distance is 658.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Allen to Des Moines without a car is to tram and bus which takes 17h 45m and costs $130 - $300.

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

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

Can I drive from Allen to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Allen to Des Moines is 659 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Allen to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 220+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Allen to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Allen to Des Moines by train, plane, tram, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain
2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DFW - DSM
4h 30m
$165–753
Drive 654.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Allen to Des Moinescar 654.9 mi
11h 15m
$120–173
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Parker Road Station to Bachman Stationtram
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
17h 45m
$137–298
Fly from Dallas
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DAL - DSM
6h 54m
$244–1,052

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

51Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

$121Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Allen to Des Moines.

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Distance: 665.3 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Allen, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, JSX, and Allegiant Air fly from Dallas (DAL) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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