What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 21h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $200 - $800.

How far is it from Des Moines to Jekyll Island?

The distance between Des Moines and Jekyll Island is 1012 miles. The road distance is 1166.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island without a car is to bus which takes 30h 44m and costs $220 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Jekyll Island?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 30h 44m.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Jekyll Island?

Jekyll Island is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:53 AM in Des Moines and 5:53 AM in Jekyll Island.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Jekyll Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Jekyll Island is 1166 miles. It takes approximately 21h 5m to drive from Des Moines to Jekyll Island.

Where can I stay near Jekyll Island?

There are 799+ hotels available in Jekyll Island.

Des Moines to Jekyll Island - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)DSM - BQK
5h 15m
$208–786
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswick
30h 44m
$228–503
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Station
5. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswick
44h 10m
$429–1,673
Drive 1,159.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Jekyll Island1,159.6 mi
21h 5m
$212–306
Fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (JAX)DSM - JAX
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
6h 44m
$259–1,045
Fly to Savannah, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Savannah (SAV)DSM - SAV
2. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswick
8h 50m
$273–1,176
Fly to Hilton Head Airport, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)DSM - HHH
2. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Savannah Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswick
8h 42m
$303–981
Bus via Springfield
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswick
30h 50m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonville
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
45h 28m
$349–1,617

Des Moines (DSM) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

28Weekly Planes

6h 21mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Jekyll Island.

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Distance: 1,006.5 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Jekyll Island via Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 30h 44m.

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