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

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

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)planeAUS - DSM
    3h 52m
    $178–873

  2. Bus via Irving

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    21h 14m
    $104–311

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Bloomington-NormaltrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Des MoinesbusIndianapolis
    34h 34m
    $298–969

  4. Drive 874.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Des Moinescar874.4 mi
    14h 36m
    $160–231

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

    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)planeGRK - DSM
    5h 42m
    $159–788

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to OmahabusAguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Des MoinesbusDenver
    22h 44m
    $227–280

Austin to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest 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 three other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Des Moines via 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 21h 14m.

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