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

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

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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)planeDSM - AUS
    3h 18m
    $179–873

  2. Bus via Irving

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
    21h 36m
    $104–310

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington/NormalbusDenver
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    33h 46m
    $209–864

  4. Drive 874.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Austincar874.2 mi
    14h 36m
    $160–231

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)planeDSM - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
    5h 11m
    $149–739

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to OmahabusIndianapolis
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to AustinbusOmaha-Aguascalientes
    22h 33m
    $229–280

Des Moines to Austin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 115 7th/Colorado via Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 21h 36m.

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