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How to get fromDes Moines to Montgomeryby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Montgomery by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane DSM - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Montgomerycar car
    5h 8m
    $195–948

  2. Fly to Montgomery Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane plane DSM - MGM
    6h 43m
    $101–455

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0112
    23h 40m
    $196–296

  4. Drive  885.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Montgomerycar car 885.8 mi
    16h 16m
    $157–227

  5. Fly to Dothan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane DSM - DHN
    2. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Montgomerycar car
    7h 12m
    $121–478

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DSM - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    6h 54m
    $139–538

  7. Fly to Columbus Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane DSM - CSG
    2. Take the taxi from 2nd Ave / 44th St to Opelika 4th Street Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    8h 34m
    $172–537

Des Moines to Montgomery by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Montgomery, AL, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Montgomery Intermodal Center via Indianapolis Union Station in around 23h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) every 4 hours.

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