⚠️ There is no public bus to Des Moines Airport. DART's new network (from 14 June 2026) no longer runs on Fleur Drive, so the old Route 8 airport service is gone — some airport and travel pages still list it. Use a taxi, Uber, Lyft or your hotel's shuttle.

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Des Moines, United States

Where to start

Taxi from outside baggage claim, or Uber/Lyft from the signed rideshare pickup area

Des Moines International Airport is about 8 km south-west of downtown Des Moines, with one compact terminal. Taxis wait outside baggage claim, and Uber and Lyft pick up at the signed rideshare area — follow the signs from baggage claim. There is no longer a public bus: DART's new network, launched on 14 June 2026, no longer serves Fleur Drive or the airport. Many hotels run free airport shuttles.

Ride Options

Taxi

taxi

Direct ride to downtown or anywhere in the metro

AvailabilityAirport-authorized taxis outside baggage claim

Pickup NoteFollow the ground-transportation signs outside baggage claim.

Convenience

Relative costHigher cost

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Uber

rideshare

App ride across the Des Moines metro

AvailabilitySigned rideshare pickup area

Pickup NoteFollow the rideshare signs from baggage claim.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Lyft

rideshare

App ride across the Des Moines metro

AvailabilitySigned rideshare pickup area

Pickup NoteFollow the rideshare signs from baggage claim.

Convenience

Relative costMid cost

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Hotel Shuttle

shuttle

Free ride to participating hotels

AvailabilityOffered by many local hotels

Pickup NoteCall your hotel when you land to request pickup.

Convenience

Relative costLower cost

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up at the signed rideshare pickup area; from baggage claim, follow the rideshare signs.

Taxi

Airport-authorized taxis wait outside baggage claim on the ground level.

Shuttle

Many hotels offer free airport shuttles; arrange pickup with your hotel.

Transit

No public bus serves the airport. DART's network change on 14 June 2026 ended service on Fleur Drive.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked car services meet you by arrangement. No qualifying Welcome Pickups or SIXT Ride card.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

Taxis wait outside baggage claim on the ground level.
Uber and Lyft pick up at the signed rideshare area; follow the signs from baggage claim.
DART buses no longer serve the airport (network change on 14 June 2026).
Many hotels offer free airport shuttles.
DSM is building a new terminal — follow current signs, as curb areas may change.

Tarmyq local tip

Catching an intercity bus? Greyhound, Jefferson Lines and Trailways don't stop at the airport — take a taxi or rideshare to their stations in town.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a bus from Des Moines Airport to downtown?

No. DART's new network, launched on 14 June 2026, no longer serves the airport.

Where do I get a taxi at Des Moines Airport?

Outside baggage claim on the ground level.

Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at DSM?

At the signed rideshare pickup area — follow the signs from baggage claim.

Do Greyhound or Jefferson Lines stop at the airport?

No. Intercity buses leave from stations in town; take a taxi or rideshare there.