What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Blue Ridge?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Blue Ridge is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Blue Ridge?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Blue Ridge is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 5h 56m and costs $260 - $700.

How far is it from Des Moines to Blue Ridge?

The distance between Des Moines and Blue Ridge is 724 miles. The road distance is 839.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Blue Ridge without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Blue Ridge without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 23h 26m and costs $300 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Blue Ridge?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Des Moines to Blue Ridge, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Blue Ridge?

Blue Ridge is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 8:25 PM in Des Moines and 9:25 PM in Blue Ridge.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Blue Ridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Blue Ridge is 839 miles. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Des Moines to Blue Ridge.

Where can I stay near Blue Ridge?

There are 2715+ hotels available in Blue Ridge.

Des Moines to Blue Ridge - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Blue Ridge by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane DSM - CHA
2. Drive from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Blue Ridgecar
6h 22m
$131–591
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
4. Drive from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Blue Ridgecar
21h 25m
$167–303
Drive 834.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Blue Ridgecar 834.5 mi
15h 53m
$153–220
Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane DSM - TYS
2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Blue Ridgecar
6h 35m
$274–1,346
Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane DSM - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Courtyard by Marriott - Daltonbus
3. Take the taxi from Courtyard by Marriott - Dalton to Blue Ridgetaxi
5h 56m
$268–686
Fly to Nashville, bus, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane DSM - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
3. Drive from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Blue Ridgecar
6h 36m
$156–586
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
5. Drive from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Blue Ridgecar
21h 27m
$191–336
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Courtyard by Marriott - Daltonbus
4. Take the taxi from Courtyard by Marriott - Dalton to Blue Ridgetaxi
23h 26m
$305–504

Des Moines (DSM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Blue Ridge.

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Distance: 720.2 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Blue Ridge, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Blue Ridge. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), then drive to Blue Ridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Blue Ridge via St Louis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 21h 25m.

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