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

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Garden City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Garden City Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Garden City Regional Airport (GCK)plane plane DSM - GCK
    5h 42m
    $173–721

  2. Drive 565.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Garden Citycar car 565.2 mi
    9h 29m
    $104–149

  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 Garden City Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 22m
    $149–315

  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 Garden Citybus bus Kansas City
    12h 44m
    $109–165

  5. Fly to Dodge City Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane plane DSM - DDC
    2. Take the train from Dodge City Station to Garden City Amtraktrain train
    6h 29m
    $204–620

  6. Fly to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL)plane plane DSM - LBL
    2. Take the bus from Liberal to Garden Citybus bus
    6h 53m
    $227–637

  7. Fly 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 Garden Citycar car
    6h 55m
    $203–611

  8. 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 Garden City Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 36m
    $173–332

  9. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Garden Citybus bus Kansas City
    12h 59m
    $133–182

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Garden City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 467.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Garden 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 12h 44m.

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