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How to get fromDes Moines to Concordiaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Concordia by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Junction Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Junction City to Concordiacar car
    8h 5m
    $63–117

  2. Drive 315.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Concordiacar car 315.9 mi
    5h 30m
    $58–84

  3. Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane DSM - SLN
    2. Drive from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Concordiacar car
    5h 27m
    $158–686

  4. Bus, drive via Cameron

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Cameronbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cameron to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Junction Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Junction City to Concordiacar car
    9h 20m
    $99–155

  5. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane DSM - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Concordiacar car
    6h 23m
    $153–693

  6. Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane DSM - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Concordiacar car
    6h 57m
    $162–706

  7. Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane DSM - EAR
    2. Drive from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Concordiacar car
    7h 29m
    $175–711

Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Concordia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Concordia, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Concordia. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Junction City, then drive to Concordia. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Concordia in around 5h 30m.

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