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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABI - DSM
    4h 25m
    $108–451

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Abilene 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 Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 45m
    $158–263

  3. Drive  826.3 mi

    1. Drive from Abilene to Des Moinescar car 826.3 mi
    13h 39m
    $142–204

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Abilene 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
    20h
    $173–283

  5. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Abilene to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 2m
    $202–291

Abilene to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abilene (ABI) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abilene to Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station and Kansas City Bus Station in around 19h 45m.

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