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How to get fromMarion to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MWA - DSM
    4h 57m
    $161–788

  2. Drive 448.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Marion to Des Moinescar car 448.6 mi
    8h 34m
    $82–119

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    11h 59m
    $145–268

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 1m
    $169–338

  5. Taxi to Barkley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Marion to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PAH - DSM
    6h 37m
    $256–823

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    13h 35m
    $83–178

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Marion, Williamson County, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marion to Des Moines via RMTD Park and Ride, Carbondale,IL - Amtrak, Carbondale, St. Louis, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 35m.

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