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How to get fromDes Moines to Fort Knoxby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DSM - SDF
    2. Take the taxi from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Fort Knoxtaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $239–918

  2. Drive  611.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Knoxcar car 611.1 mi
    10h 29m
    $112–162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    13h 54m
    $140–222

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Louisville Bus Station to Fort Knoxtaxi taxi
    17h 55m
    $224–406

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DSM - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Fort Knoxcar car
    6h 15m
    $120–538

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

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Fort Knox via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville Bus Station, W Broadway @ S 10th, and Dixie @ Bethany in around 13h 54m.

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