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

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

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DSM - AUS
    3h 19m
    $150–725

  2. Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane DSM - DFW
    3h 45m
    $122–626

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    21h 53m
    $179–284

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    29h 33m
    $286–572

  5. Drive  918.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Houstoncar car 918.5 mi
    15h 16m
    $168–243

  6. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DSM - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    3h 44m
    $141–677

  7. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DSM - HOU
    5h 31m
    $132–576

  8. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    22h 9m
    $178–280

  9. Bus via Irving

    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 Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 13m
    $169–279

Des Moines to Texas by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration21h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 21h 53m.

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