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How to get fromDallas to Indianolaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dallas to Indianola by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DFW - DSM
    4h 37m
    $158–698

  2. Drive 663.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dallas to Indianolacar car 663.8 mi
    11h 26m
    $122–175

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    17h 32m
    $157–278

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    25h 49m
    $330–642

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    18h 59m
    $262–472

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Indianola, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Indianola via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 17h 32m.

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