There are 3 ways to get from Atlanta to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATL - DSM
3h 35m$150–774Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
20h 1m$136–297Drive 883.8 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Des Moinescar 883.8 mi
15h 44m$162–233
Atlanta to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Des Moines is to bus which costs $130 - $300 and takes 20h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.
The distance between Atlanta and Des Moines is 761 miles. The road distance is 889 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 20h 1m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Atlanta to Des Moines, including transfers.
Atlanta to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 20h 1m.
Atlanta to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Des Moines is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 1:46 AM in Atlanta and 12:46 AM in Des Moines.
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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Des Moines via St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Des Moines is 889 miles. It takes approximately 15h 44m to drive from Atlanta to Des Moines.
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