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How to get fromDes Moines to Abileneby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane DSM - ABI
    5h 21m
    $109–452

  2. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas to Abilenebus bus
    20h 20m
    $203–292

  3. Drive  826.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Abilenecar car 826.6 mi
    13h 46m
    $142–205

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Abilenebus bus
    20h 55m
    $156–263

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Abilenebus bus
    21h 10m
    $173–282

Des Moines to Abilene by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Abilene (ABI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Abilene via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, and Dallas in around 20h 20m.

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