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

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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 41m
    $150–724

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    23h 36m
    $131–323

  3. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis to Burlingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 20m
    $156–384

  4. Drive 883.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Des Moinescar car 883.8 mi
    15h 37m
    $162–233

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 48m
    $133–369

Atlanta to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other 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 St Louis and Burlington in around 20h 20m.

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