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

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

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    3h 54m
    $109–485

  2. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRK - DSM
    5h 29m
    $105–450

  3. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 50m
    $163–250

  4. Drive  870 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to West Des Moinescar car 870 mi
    14h 29m
    $159–230

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus Aguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    23h 10m
    $272–294

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to West Des Moines via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 19h 50m.

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