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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane DSM - ICT
    4h 59m
    $273–1,181

  2. Drive 391.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Derbycar car 391.7 mi
    6h 21m
    $72–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Wichitabus bus Omaha-Aguascalientes
    9h 32m
    $207–231

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Newton Station to Derbytaxi taxi
    9h 39m
    $189–325

  5. 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 Derbycar car
    6h 6m
    $165–697

  6. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus bus Kansas City
    9h 46m
    $148–202

Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) flights

Calendar147Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Derby via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, and Wichita in around 9h 32m.

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