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How to get fromDes Moines Airport (DSM) to Atlantaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DSM - ATL
    2h 25m
    $160–789

  2. Drive 870.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Atlantacar car 870.9 mi
    16h 22m
    $159–230

  3. Bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 4m
    $205–496

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186
    22h 39m
    $200–491

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    23h 44m
    $205–511

Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 750.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Atlanta Bus Station via Ankeny, IA, Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Carbondale Intermodal Station in around 22h 4m.

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