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

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

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DSM - HOU
    3h 34m
    $222–1,125

  2. Bus via Irving

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    22h 35m
    $108–308

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington/Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Marshall Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus bus
    28h 2m

  4. Drive 917 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Houstoncar car 917 mi
    15h 17m
    $168–242

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DSM - IAH
    3h 58m
    $150–725

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Austinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Austin to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    26h 37m
    $349–430

Des Moines to Houston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Downtown Houston via Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 22h 35m.

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