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How to get fromAthens to Des Moinesby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Des Moines by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATH - DSM
    15h 20m
    $606–2,067

  2. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ATH - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    22h 38m
    $406–1,303

  3. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ATH - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    17h 30m
    $415–1,171

  4. Fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ATH - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 37m
    $434–1,101

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration16h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$555Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,712.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 20m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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