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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Amarillo is to bus via Oklahoma City which costs $95 - $240 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Amarillo is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Amarillo?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Amarillo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta via Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Amarillo?

The distance between Des Moines and Amarillo is 636 miles. The road distance is 755.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Amarillo without a car is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs $90 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Des Moines to Amarillo, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Amarillo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Amarillo?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Amarillo is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $300 and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Des Moines to Amarillo bus arrive?

Des Moines to Amarillo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Amarillo?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Amarillo is 755 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Des Moines to Amarillo.

Where can I stay near Amarillo?

There are 193+ hotels available in Amarillo.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)plane DSM - AMA
5h 4m
$191–799
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
17h 20m
$91–298
Drive 751 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Amarillocar 751 mi
13h 3m
$138–198
Bus via Oklahoma City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
17h 35m
$98–233
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Oklahomabus
3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Amarillobus
19h 49m
$249–299

Des Moines to Amarillo by bus

7Weekly Buses

17h 20mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 632.6 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta via Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station in around 17h 20m.

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