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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Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AUS - DSM
3h 46m$208–1,123Bus via Denton
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
19h 40m$152–249Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
31h 29m$333–716Drive 876.4 mi
- Drive from Austin to Des Moinescar 876.4 mi
14h 37m$160–231Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRK - DSM
5h 31m$169–838Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus Aguascalientes-Omaha
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
23h 2m$214–255
Austin to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Des Moines is to bus via Denton which costs $150 - $250 and takes 19h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $200 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Des Moines via Denton and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
The distance between Austin and Des Moines is 834 miles. The road distance is 881.5 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 19h 40m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Austin to Des Moines, including transfers.
Austin to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $200 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 19h 40m.
Austin to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Des Moines is 882 miles. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Austin to Des Moines.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Austin to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +52 449 913 0502
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Austin to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $190–205
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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