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

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

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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 46m
    $208–1,123

  2. Bus via Denton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 40m
    $152–249

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    31h 29m
    $333–716

  4. Drive 876.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Des Moinescar car 876.4 mi
    14h 37m
    $160–231

  5. 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
    5h 31m
    $169–838

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus Aguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    23h 2m
    $214–255

Austin to Des Moines by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest 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 two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Des Moines via Denton and Kansas City in around 19h 40m.

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