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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Macon by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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    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 Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 7m
    $147–769

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 52m
    $124–363

  3. Drive 962.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Maconcar car 962.1 mi
    17h 11m
    $176–254

  4. Fly to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)plane plane DSM - ABY
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 55m
    $186–886

  5. Bus

    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 Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    25h
    $130–381

Des Moines to Macon by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Macon, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Macon Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h.

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