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How to get fromValdosta to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Valdosta to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Valdosta (VLD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane VLD - DSM
    4h 54m
    $116–478

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Valdosta to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 35m
    $211–340

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Valdosta to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    46h 35m
    $948–1,549

  4. Drive  1,108.6 mi

    1. Drive from Valdosta to Des Moinescar car 1,108.6 mi
    19h 30m
    $190–274

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Valdosta to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 12m
    $311–505

Valdosta to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 949.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Valdosta, GA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta flies from Valdosta (VLD) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valdosta to Des Moines via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 27h 35m.

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