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How to get fromLexington to Des Moinesby car, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Des Moines by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Covington, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CVG - DSM
    5h 30m
    $127–643

  2. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SDF - DSM
    5h 17m
    $101–482

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 34m
    $119–273

  4. Drive 650.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Des Moinescar car 650.4 mi
    11h 15m
    $119–172

  5. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LEX - DSM
    7h 39m
    $104–523

Covington (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours.

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