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How to get fromIowa to Austinby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeDSM - AUS
    3h 17m
    $169–823

  2. Bus via Irving

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
    21h 41m
    $113–322

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington/NormalbusDenver
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    33h 46m
    $209–514

  4. Drive 874.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Austincar874.2 mi
    14h 36m
    $160–231

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to OmahabusIndianapolis
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to AustinbusOmaha-Aguascalientes
    22h 33m
    $229–280

Iowa to Austin by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to 115 7th/Colorado via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 21h 41m.

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