Transportation & Directions
Airport Information
Des Moines International Airport
5800 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Des Moines International Airport is located approximately six miles south of Downtown Des Moines. Currently, five major U.S airlines service Des Moines International Airport. Major airlines include Northwest Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, and Delta Airlines. The airport welcomes thousands of visitors each year, and offers a range of on-site passenger amenities and services. Guests can enjoy wireless Internet access within the terminal.
Directions
From Des Moines International Airport to Polk County Convention Center by car
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Driving to Des Moines
Drive to Des Moines
One quarter of the U.S. population can drive to Des Moines in one day and 56 million people live within a 700 mile radius of Greater Des Moines. Here are some of the distances to Des Moines, Iowa.
| City | Miles | Hours |
| Atlanta | 924 | 15 |
| Boston | 1,300 | 20.5 |
| Branson | 401 | 8 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 127 | 2 |
| Chicago | 333 | 6 |
| Cincinnati | 586 | 9.5 |
| Cleveland | 672 | 10.5 |
| Dallas | 748 | 11.5 |
| Davenport, IA | 168 | 3 |
| Denver | 672 | 10 |
| Detroit | 599 | 9.5 |
| Dubuque, IA | 200 | 3.5 |
| Indianapolis | 473 | 8 |
| Iowa City, IA | 114 | 2 |
| Kansas City | 194 | 3 |
| Los Angeles | 1,683 | 25 |
| Mason City, IA | 120 | 2 |
| Memphis | 640 | 11 |
| Miami | 1,590 | 25 |
| Milwaukee | 373 | 6.5 |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul | 244 | 4 |
| New Orleans | 1,033 | 18 |
| New York City | 1,106 | 18.5 |
| Oklahoma City | 546 | 9 |
| Omaha | 135 | 2 |
| Philadelphia | 1,076 | 17 |
| Phoenix | 1,581 | 22 |
| San Francisco | 1,800 | 26 |
| St. Louis | 372 | 7 |
| Waterloo, IA | 131 | 2 |
Transportation Options
Car Rental
Eight rental car companies serve Des Moines International Airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty, Alamo, and Dollar. Rental car booths are located on the lower level of the Main Terminal hall near baggage claim and ground transportation. Airline guests should make advance rental car reservations prior to arrival in Des Moines.
View a list of car rental companies
Public Transportation
Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) services the International Airport and provides transportation to various locations throughout the vicinity. Guests can contact the ground transportation booth for information on bus routes and schedules. Public handicapped assistance transportation services are also available from the airport. Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) offers transportation services to the Greater Des Moines community with over 90 buses. DART’s bus routes travel throughout the area daily to major business districts, residential areas and shopping malls. Please note: Bus service is only available Monday through Friday.
View the Bus Route 8 schedule, which services the airport. Go to the DART website for more information on DART services.
Airport Shuttles
Airport hotels and many hotels downtown offer free shuttle service. Please call your hotel to inquire about a free airport shuttle service. Private shuttles are also available. They charge a flat fee per passenger, and provide transportation to various locations.
Taxi Services
Capitol Cab Company and Yellow Cab Company are licensed to provide service at Des Moines International Airport. Guests can locate taxicabs on the lower level of the Main Terminal hall outside baggage claim in the pick-up and drop-off zones.
