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

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Texas by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 17m
    $159–773

  2. Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane DSM - DFW
    3h 48m
    $121–624

  3. Bus via Dallas

    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 593 S Lamar St Dallas to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas Stbus bus
    22h 13m
    $176–391

  4. Drive 918.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Houstoncar car 918.6 mi
    15h 17m
    $168–243

  5. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DSM - HOU
    3h 29m
    $240–1,223

  6. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DSM - IAH
    3h 57m
    $140–675

  7. Bus

    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 43m
    $144–331

  8. Bus via Dallas #2

    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 Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    23h 8m
    $146–327

  9. Bus #2

    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
    $154–350

Des Moines to Texas by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St via Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, West End Station, and 593 S Lamar St Dallas in around 22h 13m.

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