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How to get fromTexas to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Texas to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    3h 54m
    $109–485

  2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DFW - DSM
    4h 22m
    $86–396

  3. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 24m
    $176–277

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h
    $277–572

  5. Drive  918.6 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Des Moinescar car 918.6 mi
    15h 16m
    $168–243

  6. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IAH - DSM
    4h 27m
    $106–467

  7. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HOU - DSM
    6h 40m
    $131–576

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    22h 30m
    $166–271

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    24h 7m
    $372–401

Texas to Des Moines by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Des Moines via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Rosa Parks Plaza, West End Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 21h 24m.

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