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

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

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  1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport

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    1. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ICT - DSM
    4h 39m
    $220–998

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    8h 10m
    $56–110

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    11h 4m
    $85–187

  4. Drive  387.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wichita to Des Moinescar car 387.5 mi
    6h 16m
    $71–103

  5. Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Wichita to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car car
    2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SLN - DSM
    6h 1m
    $163–744

  6. Bus via 2210 Somerset St - Wichita

    1. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    8h 18m
    $109–149

  7. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    8h 25m
    $79–130

Wichita to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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