There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Dothan by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Dothan Regional Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane DSM - DHN
5h 28m$136–582Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothanbus
27h$164–321Drive 988.2 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Dothancar 988.2 mi
18h 14m$181–261Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane DSM - ECP
- Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Dothancar
5h 53m$142–643
Des Moines to Dothan by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Dothan is to bus which costs $160 - $330 and takes 27h.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Dothan is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Dothan. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Dothan via Indianapolis Union Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
The distance between Des Moines and Dothan is 860 miles. The road distance is 994 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Dothan without a car is to bus which takes 27h and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Des Moines to Dothan, including transfers.
Des Moines to Dothan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Dothan is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 27h.
Des Moines to Dothan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Dothan is 994 miles. It takes approximately 18h 14m to drive from Des Moines to Dothan.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Dothan, AL, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Dothan via Indianapolis Union Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 27h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Dothan Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Dothan Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Des Moines to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Dothan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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