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

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

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    3h 45m
    $98–463

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 55m
    $138–333

  3. Drive 874.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Des Moinescar car 874.6 mi
    14h 41m
    $160–231

  4. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRK - DSM
    6h 1m
    $99–428

  5. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 44m
    $140–313

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 3m
    $179–407

Austin to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City in around 19h 55m.

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