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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AMA - DSM
    4h 37m
    $180–748

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane AMA - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    13h 3m
    $129–492

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    16h 15m
    $154–251

  4. Drive 750.9 mi

    1. Drive from Amarillo to Des Moinescar car 750.9 mi
    13h 8m
    $137–198

  5. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    17h
    $138–257

Amarillo to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Des Moines via Tulsa in around 16h 15m.

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