There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane DSM - ATL
2h 36m$106–484Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
19h 30m$137–297Drive 870.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Atlantacar 870.3 mi
16h 9m$159–230
Des Moines to Atlanta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Atlanta is to bus which costs $130 - $300 and takes 19h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
The distance between Des Moines and Atlanta is 762 miles. The road distance is 875.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 19h 30m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Des Moines to Atlanta, including transfers.
Des Moines to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 19h 30m.
Des Moines to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 8:39 AM in Des Moines and 9:39 AM in Atlanta.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Atlanta Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Des Moines to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Des Moines to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Atlanta is 875 miles. It takes approximately 16h 9m to drive from Des Moines to Atlanta.
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