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

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There are 6 ways to get from Macon to Des Moines by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATL - DSM
    5h 26m
    $109–478

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    24h 43m
    $283–467

  3. Drive  964.8 mi

    1. Drive from Macon to Des Moinescar car 964.8 mi
    17h 11m
    $177–255

  4. Drive to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly

    1. Drive from Macon to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)car car
    2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AGS - DSM
    7h 13m
    $120–484

  5. Bus to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABY - DSM
    7h 55m
    $140–503

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    25h 25m
    $188–302

Macon to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Macon, GA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Macon Bus Station to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 25h 25m.

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