There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane DSM - DFW
2h 17m$118–621Bus via Denton
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
15h 10m$113–202Drive 684.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW)car 684.3 mi
11h 38m$125–181Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
17h 29m$136–235
Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) is to bus via Denton which costs $110 - $210 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW). However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Kansas City Bus Station and Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Des Moines and Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) is 635 miles. The road distance is 688.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 15h 10m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW), including transfers.
Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 15h 10m.
Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW) is 688 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Des Moines to Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW).
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Dallas/Ft.Worth Airport (DFW), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Kansas City Bus Station and Denton in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Denton to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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