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

The cheapest way to get from Texas to Des Moines is to bus which costs $110 - $310 and takes 22h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Texas to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $180 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Texas and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Smith St @ Preston St and arriving at Des Moines via Downtown Houston, Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

How far is it from Texas to Des Moines?

The distance between Texas and Des Moines is 834 miles. The road distance is 922.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Texas to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 21h 49m and costs $100 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Texas to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Texas to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Bus or fly from Texas to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Texas to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Dallas, which costs $100 - $370 and takes 21h 49m.

Where does the Texas to Des Moines bus arrive?

Texas to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Can I drive from Texas to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Des Moines is 922 miles. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Texas to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 245+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Texas to Des Moines - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and line 102 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Texas to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AUS - DSM
3h 58m
$188–923
Bus via Dallas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
21h 49m
$109–361
Drive 916.8 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Des Moinescar 916.8 mi
15h 22m
$168–242
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HOU - DSM
4h 14m
$260–1,324
Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DFW - DSM
4h 20m
$140–724
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane IAH - DSM
4h 26m
$150–725
Fly from Dallas
1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DAL - DSM
5h 30m
$173–827
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
22h 35m
$109–311
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
22h 38m
$119–307

Texas to Des Moines by bus and tram

14Weekly Services

21h 49mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Texas to Des Moines.

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Distance: 829.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to Des Moines via 593 S Lamar St Dallas, Lamar @ Ceremonial - N - Ns, Rosa Parks Plaza, West End Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 21h 49m.

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