How to get from Des Moines to Fairway
5 ways, 300 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 3h 37m | $23–103 estimated |
| Drive | 4h 46m | $26–36 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 46m | $520–710 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 55m | $180–260 estimated |
| Train | 13h 24m | $129–311 estimated |
Departures today
- 17:09 → 22:335h 24m · 2 changesJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 803$23–53
- 17:28 → 21:163h 48m · directJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 803$57–98
- 22:24 → 07:59 +1d9h 35m · 2 changesJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 801$23–52
- 22:24 → 07:09 +1d8h 45m · 3 changesJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 801$23–52
- 22:43 → 02:31 +1d3h 48m · directJefferson Lines Jefferson Lines 801$57–98
- 05:19 → 08:563h 37m · directGreyhound-us Greyhound US0156$59–103
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Fairway?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 3h 37m door to door. The straight-line distance is 300 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Des Moines to Fairway?
- Bus is the cheapest, from $23. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Des Moines to Fairway?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 13h 24m.
- How much is the bus from Des Moines to Fairway?
- Buses take about 3h 37m and cost $23–103 depending on operator and seat type. 7 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Des Moines to Fairway?
- About 31 min in the air (DSM → ATL), about 6h 55m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $180–260; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Fairway from Des Moines by road?
- About 324 km, roughly 4h 46m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $26–36; tolls and parking are extra.