What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ellijay?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ellijay is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ellijay?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ellijay is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 5h 32m and costs $250 - $800.

How far is it from Des Moines to Ellijay?

The distance between Des Moines and Ellijay is 715 miles. The road distance is 835.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Ellijay without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 23h 11m and costs $280 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Ellijay?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Des Moines to Ellijay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ellijay?

Ellijay is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 1:24 AM in Des Moines and 2:24 AM in Ellijay.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Ellijay?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Ellijay is 836 miles. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from Des Moines to Ellijay.

Where can I stay near Ellijay?

There are 829+ hotels available in Ellijay.

Des Moines to Ellijay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Ellijay by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane DSM - CHA
2. Take the taxi from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Ellijaytaxi
5h 53m
$278–891
Drive 831 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Ellijaycar 831 mi
15h 6m
$152–220
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus
3. Take the train from Warrensburg Amtrak Station to St. Louistrain
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
6. Take the taxi from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Ellijaytaxi
23h 11m
$284–528
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 Ellijaycar
6h 51m
$327–1,649
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 Ellijaytaxi
5h 32m
$258–786
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Drive from N Main St @ Vaughan Dr to Ellijaycar
25h 16m
$155–340

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

67Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Ellijay.

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Distance: 710.6 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Ellijay. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), then take the taxi to Ellijay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce, walk to Warrensburg Amtrak Station, take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, walk to Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, take the line 18 bus to Nashville International Airport, walk to Nashville Airport, take the bus to Groome Transportation Chattanooga, then take the taxi to Ellijay.

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