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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus, NE to Omaha, NEbus bus Norfolk
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    5h 50m
    $76–108

  2. Drive 207.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Des Moinescar car 207.4 mi
    3h 34m
    $38–55

  3. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Columbus to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LNK - DSM
    5h 49m
    $230–1,140

  4. Bus to Omaha, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbus, NE to Eppley Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane OMA - DSM
    7h 22m
    $193–789

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Columbus, NE, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbus to Des Moines via Columbus, NE and Omaha, NE in around 5h 50m.

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