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How to get fromDes Moines to Des Moines International Airportby bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Des Moines International Airport by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Line 8 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Platform L to Fleur Dr / Cowles Drbus bus 8
    14 min
    $1–2

  2. Line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Platform D to Sw 9Th St / Porter Ave, Dsmbus bus 7
    39 min
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Des Moines International Airporttaxi taxi 6.8 mi
    12 min
    $17–22

  4. Drive 6.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Des Moines International Airportcar car 6.8 mi
    12 min
    $2

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Des Moines to Des Moines International Airportwalk walk 6.8 mi
    2h 11m

  6. Line 7 bus via Sw 9Th St / Frazier Ave, Dsm

    1. Take the bus from Platform D to Sw 9Th St / Frazier Ave, Dsmbus bus 7
    42 min
    $1–2

Des Moines to Des Moines International Airport by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Des Moines International Airport, IA, USA?

DART operates a bus from Platform L to Fleur Dr / Cowles Dr 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 9 min.

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