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Eight ways to Travel from Des Moines to Athens

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Cheapest
By car (1 154 km)
11 h 57 min
1154 km.
from $63
Other
Rideshare
11 h 57 min
1154 km.
from $15.05
Bus, Plane (Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport)
6 h 20 min
1003 km.
from $318.37
Bus via Gary
19 h 10 min
1004 km.
from $142.26
Bus via Reading
17 h 10 min
1004 km.
from $161.83
Bus, Plane (Fly to Yeager Airport)
9 h 7 min
1003 km.
from $417.83
Bus
17 h 14 min
1002 km.
from $241.73
Bus, Train
20 h 8 min
1003 km.
from $230.05

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$484.07
Plane from Des Moines to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$573.24

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$624.19

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$127.39

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Cincinnati
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$95.54
Bus from Des Moines to Gary
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$101.91

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$76.43

Miller Transportation

Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Columbus to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$31.85
Bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$33.12

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$191.08
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Cincinnati
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$52.23
Bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Parkersburg,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$45.86
Bus from Gary, IN to N
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$89.17
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$54.78

GoBus

Phone:
+1 888 954 6287
Email:
Website:
ridegobus.com/
Bus from Columbus to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$15.29
Bus from Arlington Heights to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$22.93
Bus from Parkersburg to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$16.56

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Athens is to bus via Gary which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 19h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $173.91 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Athens. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Athens via Indianapolis Bus Station and Arlington Heights. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Athens?

The distance between Des Moines and Athens is 1065 km. The road distance is 1154.3 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Athens without a car is to bus via Reading which takes 17h 10m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Athens?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Des Moines to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Athens bus from?

Des Moines to Athens bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Train, bus or fly from Des Moines to Athens?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Athens is to bus via Reading which takes 17h 10m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 . There are no good options to train or bus between Des Moines to Athens.

Where does the Des Moines to Athens bus arrive?

Des Moines to Athens bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 18:50 in Des Moines and 19:50 in Athens.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Athens is 1154 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Des Moines to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 18+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $52.20 per night.
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