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How to get fromDes Moines Airport (DSM) to Austinby shuttle, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Austin by shuttle, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Albert Leabus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    4h 34m
    $187–330

  2. Drive 172 mi

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    1. Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Austincar car 172 mi
    2h 56m
    $32–46

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Austinrideshare rideshare 172 mi
    2h 56m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DSM - RST
    5h 37m
    $70–452

Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Austin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Austin, MN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (RST) every 3 hours.

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