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

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

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  1. Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane DSM - DFW
    3h 54m
    $121–574

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Bachman Station to Downtown Plano Stationtram tram
    18h 17m
    $111–217

  3. Bus, train

    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/Fort Worth International Airportbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dfw Terminal B to 12Th Street Silver Line Stationtrain train
    16h 42m
    $134–212

  4. Drive 662.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Planocar car 662.8 mi
    11h 17m
    $121–175

  5. Fly to Dallas

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane DSM - DAL
    6h 23m
    $154–627

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    18h 1m
    $139–238

Des Moines to Plano by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 12Th Street Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, Park Lane Station, and Park Lane Station in around 18h 1m.

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