There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Dodge City by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Des Moines to Dodge City Regional Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane DSM - DDC
4h 40m$159–685Drive 524.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Dodge Citycar 524.8 mi
8h 45m$96–139Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Dodge City Stationtrain Southwest Chief
11h 41m$163–302Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Dodge Citybus Kansas City
12h 9m$128–167Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Dodge City Regional Airport
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane FOD - DDC
9h 46m$113–458Fly Des Moines to Hays Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)plane DSM - HYS
- Drive from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Dodge Citycar
6h 47m$167–749
Des Moines to Dodge City by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Dodge City is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Dodge City is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Dodge City. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Dodge City via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Des Moines and Dodge City is 438 miles. The road distance is 527.8 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Dodge City without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 41m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Des Moines to Dodge City, including transfers.
Des Moines to Dodge City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Dodge City is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 12h 9m.
Des Moines to Dodge City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Dodge City is 528 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Des Moines to Dodge City.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Dodge City, KS, USA?
United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Dodge City via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Dodge City Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Dodge City Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Des Moines to Hays Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Dodge City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Dodge City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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