There are 6 ways to get from Salina to West Des Moines by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
7h 43m$98–161Drive 357.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salina to West Des Moinescar 357.9 mi
5h 47m$66–95Fly 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 42m$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 7m$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 West Des Moinescar
10h 39m$121–468
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salina to West Des Moines is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Salina to West Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Salina to West Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Salina and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Salina and West Des Moines is 389 miles. The road distance is 360 miles.
The best way to get from Salina to West Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Salina to West Des Moines, including transfers.
Salina to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salina station.
The best way to get from Salina to West Des Moines is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $750 and takes 4h 48m.
Salina to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salina to West Des Moines is 360 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Salina to West Des Moines.
What companies run services between Salina, KS, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Salina to West Des Moines via Salina, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 7h 43m. 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
- $240–1,200
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
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
- $160–800
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
- $220–1,100
- 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
- $220–1,100
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- 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
- $330–1,400
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
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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