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

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

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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
    2h 56m
    $189–873

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

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    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 22m
    $139–639

  3. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Austinbus bus
    20h 25m
    $153–248

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 12m
    $352–716

  5. Drive 875.9 mi

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

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Austinbus bus Omaha-Aguascalientes
    22h 41m
    $249–270

Des Moines to Austin by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Downtown Austin via Kansas City Bus Station and Denton in around 20h 25m.

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