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

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train

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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 37m
    $100–456

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 5m
    $185–299

  3. Drive  883.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Des Moinescar car 883.8 mi
    15h 43m
    $152–219

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 10m
    $188–307

  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 Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 17m
    $275–449

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    25h 25m
    $181–297

Atlanta to Des Moines by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 21h 5m.

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