What is the cheapest way to get from Macon to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Macon to Des Moines is to bus which costs $150 - $310 and takes 25h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macon to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Macon to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Macon and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Macon station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Macon Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

How far is it from Macon to Des Moines?

The distance between Macon and Des Moines is 845 miles. The road distance is 970.4 miles.

How do I travel from Macon to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Macon to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 25h 30m and costs $150 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Macon to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Macon to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macon to Des Moines bus from?

Macon to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Macon Bus Station.

Where does the Macon to Des Moines bus arrive?

Macon to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Macon and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Macon. It is currently 11:09 AM in Macon and 10:09 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Macon to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Macon to Des Moines is 970 miles. It takes approximately 17h 11m to drive from Macon to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Macon to Des Moines?

Book your Macon to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 266+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Macon to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATL - DSM
5h 24m
$172–796
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
25h 30m
$152–302
Drive 964.8 mi
1. Drive from Macon to Des Moinescar 964.8 mi
17h 11m
$177–255
Drive to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly
1. Drive from Macon to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)car
2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AGS - DSM
6h 55m
$169–752
Bus to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Albanybus
2. Fly from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ABY - DSM
7h 56m
$182–769
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
26h 2m
$184–397

Macon to Des Moines by bus

7Weekly Buses

25h 30mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.6 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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 30m.

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