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How to get fromDes Moines to Atlantaby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DSM - ATL
    2h 37m
    $131–624

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 21m
    $108–293

  3. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to St Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    20h
    $146–347

  4. Drive 881.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Atlantacar car 881.4 mi
    15h 36m
    $161–233

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    24h 7m
    $132–310

Des Moines to Atlanta by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Atlanta Bus Station via Burlington and St Louis Bus Station in around 20h.

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