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How to get fromSalina to Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Salina to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    7h 28m
    $77–138

  2. Drive  364.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Salina to Des Moinescar car 364.3 mi
    5h 56m
    $67–96

  3. Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SLN - DSM
    4h 48m
    $177–795

  4. Bus via Cameron

    1. Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Cameronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cameron to Des Moinesbus bus
    8h 43m
    $110–173

  5. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Drive from Salina to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MHK - DSM
    6h 39m
    $158–737

  6. Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Drive from Salina to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car car
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ICT - DSM
    6h 1m
    $234–1,146

  7. Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SLN - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    10h 33m
    $121–489

Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 377.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Salina, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Salina to Des Moines via Salina and Kansas City Bus Station in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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