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

The cheapest way to get from Basalt to Des Moines is to bus via Des Moines which costs $90 - $190 and takes 19h 45m.

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 23m and costs $270 - $950.

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, Union Station Gate B22 and Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.

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 18h 59m and costs $140 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 18h 59m and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $800 and takes 5h 40m.

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 6:44 PM in Basalt and 7:44 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 36m to drive from Basalt to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 210+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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-EGE
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Des Moines (DSM)EGE - DSM
5h 23m
$275–923
Bus via Des Moines
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Basalt to West Glenwood Park & RideL
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Station
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
19h 45m
$92–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Basalt to West Glenwood Park & RideL
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Station
3. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moines
18h 59m
$140–272
Drive 832.6 mi
1. Drive from Basalt to Des Moines832.6 mi
13h 36m
$152–220
Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Des Moines (DSM)ASE - DSM
5h 40m
$150–774
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Basalt to Montrose-Airport-MTJ
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Des Moines (DSM)MTJ - DSM
6h 53m
$178–801
Drive to Gunnison County Airport, fly
1. Drive from Basalt to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Des Moines (DSM)GUC - DSM
7h 7m
$164–795
Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly
1. Drive from Basalt to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)
2. Fly from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Des Moines (DSM)HDN - DSM
7h 37m
$170–805

Basalt to Des Moines by bus

7Weekly Buses

18h 59mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 748.1 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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, Union Station Gate B22, 19th St & Curtis St, and Denver in around 18h 59m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours.

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