There are 7 ways to get from Wichita to Johnston by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Des Moines
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ICT - DSM
4h 56m$252–1,062Drive 389.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wichita to Johnstoncar 389.2 mi
6h 14m$71–103Bus
- Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
8h 15m$109–160Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
11h 15m$119–239Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Drive from Wichita to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SLN - DSM
6h 11m$185–758Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ICT - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Johnstoncar
6h 14m$168–699Bus via Wichita Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
8h 21m$81–145
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Johnston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to Johnston is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to Johnston. However, there are services departing from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita and arriving at Des Moines via On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Wichita and Johnston is 357 miles. The road distance is 391.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to Johnston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Wichita to Johnston, including transfers.
Wichita to Johnston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Wichita to Johnston is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 15m.
Wichita to Johnston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to Johnston is 392 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Wichita to Johnston.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Johnston, IA, USA?
United 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 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Johnston via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
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 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 Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- 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
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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