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How to get fromDes Moines to Gothenburgby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Gothenburg by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via Omaha

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lexington, NEbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington, NE to Gothenburgtaxi taxi
    8h
    $125–193

  2. Drive 375.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Gothenburgcar car 375.9 mi
    5h 54m
    $69–100

  3. Fly Des Moines to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane plane DSM - LBF
    2. Take the taxi from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Gothenburgtaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    $213–731

  4. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Lexingtonbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington to Gothenburgtaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    $129–192

  5. Fly Des Moines to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane DSM - EAR
    2. Take the bus from Kearney to Lexingtonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington to Gothenburgtaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $243–767

  6. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, taxi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane plane FOD - LBF
    3. Take the taxi from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Gothenburgtaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $182–544

Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 386.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Gothenburg, NE, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Gothenburg. However, you can take the bus to Omaha, NE, take the bus to Lexington, NE, then take the taxi to Gothenburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Gothenburg in around 5h 54m.

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