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 11m.

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, St Louis and Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.

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 which takes 24h 55m and costs $180 - $470.

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, which costs $180 - $470 and takes 24h 55m.

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 11m to drive from Dothan to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 213+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Dothan to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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
Drive 990.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dothan to Des Moinescar 990.2 mi
18h 11m
$181–261
Bus
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 bus from St Louis to Burlingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
24h 55m
$182–464
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 27m
$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
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 train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
6. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
29h 21m
$222–539

Dothan to Des Moines by bus

7Weekly Buses

24h 55mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dothan to Des Moines via Nashville Bus Station, St Louis, and Burlington in around 24h 55m.

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