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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane DSM - ICT
    4h 48m
    $260–1,248

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    8h 40m
    $45–143

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newton Station to Wichita Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 46m

  4. Drive 387.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Wichitacar car 387.3 mi
    6h 17m
    $71–103

  5. Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus bus Kansas City
    9h 22m
    $73–163

Des Moines to Wichita by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Wichita Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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