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How to get fromDes Moines to North Platteby plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to North Platte by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane plane DSM - LBF
    4h 23m
    $178–711

  2. Drive 410.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Des Moines to North Plattecar car 410.5 mi
    6h 25m
    $75–109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to North Plattebus bus Btw 1401
    7h 55m

  4. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    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
    6h 22m
    $127–474

  5. Bus via Lexington

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Lexingtonbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Lexington, NE to North Platte, NEbus bus Omaha / ...
    10h 50m
    $92–158

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Des Moines to North Platte once daily, and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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