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How to get fromDes Moines to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DSM - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    6h 27m
    $193–911

  2. Bus via Reading

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arlington Heights to Athensbus bus
    18h 20m
    $97–236

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    17h 24m
    $106–195

  4. Drive 692.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Athenscar car 692.7 mi
    12h 46m
    $127–183

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    5. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    19h 54m
    $173–393

Des Moines to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Athens via Indianapolis Union Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 17h 24m.

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