What is the cheapest way to get from Dothan to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Dothan to Des Moines is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 18h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dothan to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Dothan to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $180 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Dothan and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Dothan to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Dothan and arriving at Des Moines via Nashville Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 24m.

How far is it from Dothan to Des Moines?

The distance between Dothan and Des Moines is 859 miles. The road distance is 996 miles.

How do I travel from Dothan to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Dothan to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 26h 24m and costs $140 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Dothan to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Dothan to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dothan to Des Moines bus from?

Dothan to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dothan station.

Bus or fly from Dothan to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Dothan to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $140 - $400 and takes 26h 24m.

Where does the Dothan to Des Moines bus arrive?

Dothan to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dothan to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Dothan to Des Moines is 996 miles. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Dothan to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dothan to Des Moines?

Book your Dothan to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 250+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Dothan to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dothan to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Dothan Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DHN - DSM
5h 4m
$186–881
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dothan to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
26h 40m
$145–544
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Dothan to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
26h 24m
$147–394
Drive 990.2 mi
1. Drive from Dothan to Des Moinescar 990.2 mi
18h 18m
$181–261
Drive to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Dothan to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)car
2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ECP - DSM
6h 28m
$202–892
Bus to Tallahassee, fly
1. Take the bus from Dothan to Tallahasseebus
2. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane TLH - DSM
8h 23m
$280–1,209
Bus, train via Carbondale
1. Take the bus from Dothan to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
4. Take the train from St. Louis to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
27h 8m
$187–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dothan to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
27h 25m
$155–444

Dothan to Des Moines by bus

7Weekly Buses

26h 24mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dothan to Des Moines.

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Distance: 854.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Delta flies from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dothan to Des Moines via Nashville Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 24m.

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