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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Somerset by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DSM - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Somersetcar car
    6h 12m
    $251–1,241

  2. Drive 702.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Somersetcar car 702.9 mi
    12h 17m
    $129–186

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Londonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from London to Somersettaxi taxi
    18h 52m
    $208–351

  4. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DSM - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Somersetcar car
    6h 27m
    $180–856

  5. Fly to Nashville, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DSM - BNA
    2. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Somersetcar car
    4h 59m
    $147–666

  6. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DSM - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Somersetcar car
    7h 9m
    $250–1,156

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Berea to Somersettaxi taxi
    22h 46m
    $293–539

Des Moines (DSM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Somerset, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Somerset. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Somerset. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Greyhound Station Cincinnati, walk to Cincinnati Bus Station, take the bus to London, then take the taxi to Somerset.

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