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

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

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

    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 Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 17m
    $164–798

  2. Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane DSM - AGS
    2. Drive from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Maconcar car
    6h 34m
    $160–708

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 30m
    $183–281

  4. Drive  950.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Maconcar car 950.9 mi
    17h 37m
    $174–251

  5. 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 52m
    $179–726

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus 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
    25h 56m
    $281–462

Des Moines to Macon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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 Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 30m.

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