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How to get fromWright-Patterson AFB to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM)planeDAY - DSM
    4h 26m
    $257–1,181

  2. Drive 585.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Des Moinescar585.6 mi
    9h 58m
    $107–155

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagobusColumbus-Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    15h 16m
    $126–301

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    5. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    18h 2m
    $196–356

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeDAY - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
    6h 31m
    $166–685

  6. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
    16h 45m
    $117–257

Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wright-Patterson AFB to Des Moines via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Chicago in around 15h 16m.

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