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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DSM - AUS
    3h 10m
    $159–773

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    21h 5m
    $137–333

  3. Drive 875.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Austincar car 875.9 mi
    14h 37m
    $160–231

  4. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane DSM - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    5h 31m
    $139–689

  5. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austinbus bus
    21h 37m
    $139–316

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Dallas to Austintrain train
    24h 53m
    $179–414

Des Moines to Austin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 21h 5m.

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