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

The cheapest way to get from Atchison to Des Moines is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atchison to Des Moines is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Atchison to Des Moines?

The distance between Atchison and Des Moines is 203 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Atchison to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $24 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Atchison to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Atchison to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Atchison to Des Moines is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Atchison to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 240+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Atchison to Des Moines - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Atchison to Des Moines by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Atchison to Camerontaxi
2. Take the bus from Cameron to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 804
3h 39m
$24–88
Drive 196.5 mi
1. Drive from Atchison to Des Moinescar 196.5 mi
3h 25m
$36–52
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Atchison to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCI - DSM
4h 49m
$296–1,123

Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

137Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

$154Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Atchison to Des Moines.

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Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Atchison, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atchison to Des Moines. However, you can take the taxi to Cameron then take the bus to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Atchison to Des Moines in around 3h 25m.

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