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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Macon by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DSM - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 18m
    $153–697

  2. Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane DSM - AGS
    2. Drive from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Maconcar car
    6h 37m
    $149–606

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 40m
    $153–298

  4. Drive 950.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Maconcar car 950.9 mi
    17h 38m
    $174–251

  5. Fly to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)plane plane DSM - ABY
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 47m
    $167–625

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 56m
    $201–417

Des Moines to Macon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Macon, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Macon Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 40m.

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