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

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There are 5 ways to get from Wichita to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ICT - DSM
    4h 40m
    $230–1,148

  2. Bus via Wichita Bus Stop

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    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    8h
    $54–158

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    7h 53m
    $76–163

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 53m
    $81–233

  5. Drive 387.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wichita to Des Moinescar car 387.5 mi
    6h 16m
    $71–103

Wichita to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Des Moines via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 7h 53m.

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