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How to get fromAthens to Des Moinesby plane, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Des Moines by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM)planeATH - DSM
    18h 10m
    $578–2,132

  2. Fly to Mason City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mason City (MCW)planeATH - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus
    21h 27m
    $322–1,281

  3. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeATH - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
    31h 57m
    $327–1,236

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)planeATH - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
    22h 38m
    $348–1,197

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeATH - CID
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
    21h 47m
    $352–1,216

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeATH - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus
    24h 55m
    $337–1,182

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$565Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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