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How to get fromDes Moines to Killeenby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Killeen by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane DSM - GRK
    4h 28m
    $166–706

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Killeenbus bus
    22h 25m
    $147–289

  3. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Killeenbus bus
    21h 35m
    $152–268

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Temple Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Temple Station to Killeen Amtrak Stationbus bus
    31h 58m
    $355–737

  5. Drive 833.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Killeencar car 833.3 mi
    13h 59m
    $153–220

  6. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DSM - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Killeenbus bus
    6h 12m
    $211–946

  7. Fly to Waco, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Waco (ACT)plane plane DSM - ACT
    2. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Killeenbus bus
    6h 52m
    $182–689

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Wacobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Killeenbus bus
    22h 33m
    $249–277

Des Moines to Killeen by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Killeen, TX, USA?

American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Killeen via Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, and Dallas Bus Station in around 21h 35m.

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