There are 6 ways to get from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MYR - DSM
4h 51m$115–467Bus via Atlanta (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
32h 35m$240–355Bus, train
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
38h 1m$648–1,100Drive 1,183.9 mi
- Drive from Myrtle Beach to Des Moinescar 1,183.9 mi
21h 17m$217–313Bus
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fayetteville to Winston-Salembus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
33h 55m$176–335Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
39h 53m$718–1,205
Myrtle Beach to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Myrtle Beach station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Myrtle Beach Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 35m.
The distance between Myrtle Beach and Des Moines is 984 miles. The road distance is 1190.8 miles.
The best way to get from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 32h 35m and costs $240 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines, including transfers.
Myrtle Beach to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Myrtle Beach Bus Station.
The best way to get from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $240 - $360 and takes 32h 35m.
Myrtle Beach to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Des Moines is 1h behind Myrtle Beach. It is currently 11:56 AM in Myrtle Beach and 10:56 AM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Myrtle Beach, SC, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 32h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sunway Charters
Bus from Fayetteville to Winston-Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $24–35
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Winston Salem to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Myrtle Beach to Des Moines is 1191 miles. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Myrtle Beach to Des Moines.
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