There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Salina by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane DSM - SLN
4h 34m$138–596Drive 364.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Salinacar 364.9 mi
5h 56m$67–97Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salinabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
7h 48m$76–135Fly Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, drive
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane DSM - ICT
- Drive from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Salinacar
5h 49m$195–896Fly Des Moines to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DSM - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Salinacar
5h 54m$128–587Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Salina Municipal Airport
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane FOD - SLN
6h 21m$127–500Bus via Cameron
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Cameronbus
- Take the bus from Cameron to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salinabus
9h 3m$111–172
Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Salina is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Salina is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Salina. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Salina via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Des Moines and Salina is 296 miles. The road distance is 367 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Salina without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Des Moines to Salina, including transfers.
Des Moines to Salina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Salina is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 7h 48m.
Des Moines to Salina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Salina is 367 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Des Moines to Salina.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Salina, KS, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Salina via Kansas City Bus Station and Salina in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Salina Municipal Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Des Moines to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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