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

The cheapest way to get from Basalt to Des Moines is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basalt to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $210 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Basalt and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Basalt to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Downtown Basalt and arriving at Des Moines via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.

How far is it from Basalt to Des Moines?

The distance between Basalt and Des Moines is 752 miles. The road distance is 837.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basalt to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 22h 11m and costs $140 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Basalt to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Basalt to Des Moines bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Downtown Basalt station.

Bus or fly from Basalt to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Basalt to Des Moines is to bus which takes 22h 11m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $410 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Basalt to Des Moines bus arrive?

Basalt to Des Moines bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.

What is the time difference between Basalt and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h ahead of Basalt. It is currently 3:03 PM in Basalt and 4:03 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Basalt to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Basalt to Des Moines is 838 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Basalt to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 250+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Basalt to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basalt to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Basalt to Eagle-Airport-EGEtaxi
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EGE - DSM
5h 26m
$210–553
Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ASE - DSM
5h 28m
$85–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Basalt to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus L / ...
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
22h 11m
$146–319
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Basalt Park & Ride DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
5. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Des Moinesbus
29h 2m
$371–705
Drive 832.7 mi
1. Drive from Basalt to Des Moinescar 832.7 mi
13h 38m
$152–220
Drive to Gunnison County Airport, fly
1. Drive from Basalt to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)car
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GUC - DSM
7h 5m
$99–425
Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly
1. Drive from Basalt to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)car
2. Fly from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HDN - DSM
7h 26m
$105–435
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Downtown Basalt to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus L / ...
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
26h 21m
$215–404

Basalt to Des Moines by bus

7Weekly Buses

22h 11mAverage Duration

$146Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basalt to Des Moines.

Launch map view

Distance: 748.1 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Basalt, CO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Basalt to Des Moines via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station, and Kansas City in around 22h 11m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.