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How to get fromKilleen to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRK - DSM
    4h 18m
    $175–704

  2. Bus via Kansas City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Killeen to Waco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 35m
    $141–283

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Killeen Amtrak Station to Temple Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Temple Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 25m
    $354–742

  4. Drive 833.8 mi

    1. Drive from Killeen to Des Moinescar car 833.8 mi
    13h 59m
    $153–220

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Killeen to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    5h 54m
    $200–896

  6. Bus to Waco, fly

    1. Take the bus from Killeen to Waco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ACT - DSM
    6h 35m
    $182–739

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Killeen to Waco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Waco to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    22h 3m
    $249–282

Killeen to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Killeen, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killeen to Des Moines via Waco Bus Stop, Dallas Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 20h 35m.

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