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How to get fromSan Marcos to Des Moinesby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Marcos to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    5h 11m
    $183–882

  2. Drive 906.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Des Moinescar car 906.3 mi
    15h 7m
    $166–239

  3. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 15m
    $173–285

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    32h 38m
    $365–756

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAT - DSM
    7h 27m
    $196–885

  6. Train, taxi to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Temple Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Temple Station to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRK - DSM
    8h 40m
    $280–920

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Omahabus bus Aguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    21h 50m
    $253–274

San Marcos to Des Moines by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from San Marcos to Des Moines via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 21h 15m.

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