There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Valdosta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Valdosta (VLD)plane DSM - VLD
4h 52m$162–739Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Valdostabus
26h 45m$191–317Drive 1,094.6 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Valdostacar 1,094.6 mi
19h 56m$200–289Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Valdostabus
28h 11m$292–499
Des Moines to Valdosta by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Valdosta is to bus which costs $190 - $320 and takes 26h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Valdosta is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Valdosta. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Valdosta via Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.
The distance between Des Moines and Valdosta is 956 miles. The road distance is 1101 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Valdosta without a car is to bus which takes 26h 45m and costs $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Des Moines to Valdosta, including transfers.
Des Moines to Valdosta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Valdosta is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 26h 45m.
Des Moines to Valdosta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Valdosta is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 6:22 PM in Des Moines and 7:22 PM in Valdosta.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Valdosta, GA, USA?
Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Valdosta (VLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Valdosta via Indianapolis Union Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 26h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Valdosta via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Des Moines to Valdosta via Detroit, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Valdosta via Minneapolis, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Valdosta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Valdosta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Valdosta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Valdosta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Valdosta is 1101 miles. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Des Moines to Valdosta.
Book your Des Moines to Valdosta bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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