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

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There are 5 ways to get from McAllen to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MFE - DSM
    5h 16m
    $233–1,028

  2. Bus via Denton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 30m
    $212–347

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    41h 33m
    $375–801

  4. Drive 1,178.6 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Des Moinescar car 1,178.6 mi
    20h 10m
    $216–311

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    29h 48m
    $326–363

McAllen to Des Moines by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,101.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Des Moines via Dallas Bus Station, Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 28h 30m.

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