There are 6 ways to get from Salina to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
7h 18m$79–138Drive 364.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salina to Des Moinescar 364.3 mi
5h 56m$67–96Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Des Moines
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SLN - DSM
4h 48m$177–745Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Drive from Salina to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MHK - DSM
5h 43m$158–737Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Drive from Salina to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ICT - DSM
6h 8m$234–1,046Fly Salina Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane SLN - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
10h 41m$121–469
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salina to Des Moines is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Salina to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Salina to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Salina and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Salina and Des Moines is 381 miles. The road distance is 366.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salina to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Salina to Des Moines, including transfers.
Salina to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salina station.
The best way to get from Salina to Des Moines is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $750 and takes 4h 48m.
Salina to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salina to Des Moines is 366 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Salina to Des Moines.
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 in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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