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How to get fromDes Moines to Dodge Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Dodge City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Dodge City Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane plane DSM - DDC
    4h 22m
    $150–687

  2. Drive  524.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Des Moines to Dodge Citycar car 524.8 mi
    8h 45m
    $96–139

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Dodge City Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 27m
    $222–349

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Dodge Citybus bus Kansas City
    11h 54m
    $107–144

  5. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Dodge City Regional Airport

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane plane FOD - DDC
    18h 11m
    $108–469

  6. Fly Des Moines to Hays Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)plane plane DSM - HYS
    2. Drive from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Dodge Citycar car
    6h 32m
    $158–701

  7. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Dodge City Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 41m
    $243–372

Des Moines to Dodge City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Dodge City via Kansas City Bus Station, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City in around 11h 54m.

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