What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Elizabethtown?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Elizabethtown is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Elizabethtown?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Elizabethtown is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 29m and costs $250 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Elizabethtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Elizabethtown. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at exit 86 Pilot - Glendale via Ctc-R and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Elizabethtown?

The distance between Des Moines and Elizabethtown is 529 miles. The road distance is 627.5 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Elizabethtown without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Elizabethtown without a car is to bus which takes 15h 24m and costs $140 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Elizabethtown?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Des Moines to Elizabethtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Elizabethtown bus from?

Des Moines to Elizabethtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Elizabethtown bus arrive?

Des Moines to Elizabethtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Elizabethtown?

Elizabethtown is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 6:06 PM in Des Moines and 7:06 PM in Elizabethtown.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Elizabethtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Elizabethtown is 627 miles. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Des Moines to Elizabethtown.

Where can I stay near Elizabethtown?

There are 44+ hotels available in Elizabethtown.

Des Moines to Elizabethtown - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Elizabethtown by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Louisville International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DSM - SDF
2. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Elizabethtowntaxi
4h 29m
$258–951
Drive 623.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Elizabethtowncar 623.8 mi
10h 28m
$114–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to exit 86 Pilot - Glendalebus Indianapolis
15h 24m
$145–311
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
5. Take the taxi from Louisville, KY to Elizabethtowntaxi
18h 31m
$273–484
Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DSM - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Elizabethtowncar
5h 48m
$252–1,242

Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

110Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 525.8 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Elizabethtown, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Elizabethtown via Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-R, Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, and exit 86 Pilot - Glendale in around 15h 24m.

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