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How to get fromDodge City to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dodge City to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Dodge City Regional Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DDC - DSM
    5h 33m
    $110–467

  2. Drive  524.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Dodge City to Des Moinescar car 524.2 mi
    8h 45m
    $96–139

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dodge City to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    11h 48m
    $106–145

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dodge City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    12h
    $224–348

  5. Fly Dodge City Regional Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane DDC - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    21h 32m
    $108–469

  6. Drive to Hays Municipal Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Drive from Dodge City to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)car car
    2. Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HYS - DSM
    6h 44m
    $117–481

  7. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Dodge City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    12h 14m
    $244–373

Dodge City to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Dodge City, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodge City to Des Moines via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 11h 48m.

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