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How to get fromAtlanta to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATL - DSM
    3h 35m
    $170–824

  2. Bus via Carbondale

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 46m
    $138–277

  3. Drive 883.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Des Moinescar car 883.8 mi
    15h 44m
    $162–233

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    20h 55m
    $141–275

Atlanta to Des Moines by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration20h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Des Moines via Carbondale, St. Louis, and St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 46m.

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