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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Helen by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DSM - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $235–829

  2. Drive 888.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Helencar car 888.3 mi
    16h 40m
    $163–235

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    25h 28m
    $212–423

  4. Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane DSM - CHA
    2. Drive from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Helencar car
    7h 24m
    $169–756

  5. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DSM - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Helencar car
    7h 41m
    $260–1,256

  6. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane DSM - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to Flying J - Commercebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Flying J - Commerce to Helentaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $368–1,321

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    25h 36m
    $218–442

Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Helen. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), walk to Airport Station, take the subway to Garnett Station, walk to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Gainesville, then take the taxi to Helen. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to East Village - Bay A, take the line 24 bus to On 8Th Between Grand And Mcgee Eb, walk to North Loop, take the vehicle to Union Station, walk to Kansas City, take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Gainesville, then take the taxi to Helen.

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