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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATL - DSM
    3h 41m
    $150–724

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    20h 10m
    $111–317

  3. Drive 883.8 mi

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

  4. 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
    $136–337

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    21h 59m
    $125–316

Atlanta to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest 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 Bus Station and Kansas City in around 20h 10m.

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