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

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There are 9 ways to get from Garden City to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Garden City Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GCK - DSM
    7h 14m
    $216–868

  2. Drive 564.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Garden City to Des Moinescar car 564.8 mi
    9h 29m
    $104–149

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Garden 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
    12h 48m
    $111–157

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Garden City Amtrak to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    12h 55m
    $153–315

  5. Train to Dodge City Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Garden City Amtrak to Dodge City Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DDC - DSM
    7h 3m
    $183–817

  6. Bus to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Garden City to Liberalbus bus
    2. Fly from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LBL - DSM
    6h 39m
    $210–837

  7. Drive to Hays Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Garden City to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)car car
    2. Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HYS - DSM
    7h 12m
    $182–808

  8. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Garden City to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    13h 3m
    $132–177

  9. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Garden City Amtrak to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    13h 9m
    $174–335

Garden City to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

American Airlines flies from Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garden 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 12h 48m.

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