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How to get fromDes Moines to Atlanta Airport (ATL)by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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

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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 19m
    $168–821

  2. Bus via Carbondale

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 34m
    $151–286

  3. Drive 880 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Atlanta Airport (ATL)car car 880 mi
    16h 23m
    $161–232

  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
    21h 19m
    $151–281

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 35m
    $202–408

Des Moines to Atlanta Airport (ATL) by bus and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Atlanta Airport (ATL), 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 bus from Des Moines to Airport Station via St Louis Bus Station, Carbondale Intermodal Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Garnett Station in around 20h 34m.

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