What is the cheapest way to get from Dallas to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Des Moines is to bus which costs $80 - $230 and takes 16h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dallas to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Dallas to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Dallas and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Southwest Medical District/Parkland and arriving at Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

How far is it from Dallas to Des Moines?

The distance between Dallas and Des Moines is 658 miles. The road distance is 683.1 miles.

How do I travel from Dallas to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Dallas to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 16h 50m and costs $80 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Dallas to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Dallas to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dallas to Des Moines bus from?

Dallas to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Dallas to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Dallas to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $230 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Dallas to Des Moines bus arrive?

Dallas to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dallas to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Des Moines is 683 miles. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Dallas to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 210+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Dallas to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)DFW - DSM
4h 19m
$130–674
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des MoinesJefferson 802 / ...
16h 50m
$81–223
Drive 679.1 mi
1. Drive from Dallas to Des Moines679.1 mi
11h 33m
$124–179
Fly from Dallas
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Des Moines (DSM)DAL - DSM
5h 30m
$163–777
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ebj Union Station to T&P StationTre
2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Omaha
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moines
20h 54m
$224–280

Dallas to Des Moines by bus

14Weekly Buses

16h 50mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 654 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

American Airlines flies from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Des Moines via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 16h 50m.

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