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

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

    best
    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
    $182–847

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 55m
    $152–303

  3. Drive 964.8 mi

    1. Drive from Macon to Des Moinescar car 964.8 mi
    17h 12m
    $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
    6h 47m
    $179–802

  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
    8h 11m
    $193–821

  6. 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
    26h 2m
    $200–418

Macon to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest 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 St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 55m.

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