There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Muncie by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Indianapolis, bus
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DSM - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Muncie, INbus
7h 1m$124–603Fly to Dayton, drive
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dayton (DAY)plane DSM - DAY
- Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Munciecar
5h 46m$92–413Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie, INbus Indianapolis
12h$103–185Drive 508.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Munciecar 508.1 mi
9h 1m$93–134
Des Moines to Muncie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Muncie is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Muncie is to fly and drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Muncie. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Muncie, IN via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Des Moines and Muncie is 488 miles. The road distance is 511 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Muncie without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Des Moines to Muncie, including transfers.
Des Moines to Muncie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Muncie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Muncie is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 6:38 PM in Des Moines and 7:38 PM in Muncie.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Muncie is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Des Moines to Muncie.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Muncie, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Muncie, IN via Indianapolis Union Station in around 12h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Des Moines to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Muncie, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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