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 which costs $130 - $260 and takes 19h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basalt to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $160 - $850.

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 and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

How far is it from Basalt to Des Moines?

The distance between Basalt and Des Moines is 751 miles. The road distance is 835.7 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 19h 40m and costs $130 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 19h 40m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $850 and takes 5h 54m.

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 7:06 PM in Basalt and 8:06 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Basalt to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Basalt to Des Moines is 836 miles. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Basalt to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 512+ 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
6h 15m
$279–965
Bus
cheapest
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 Des Moinesbus
19h 40m
$137–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Downtown Basalt to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus L
2. Take the train from Glenwood Springs, CO to Denver Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
40h 21m
Drive 830.9 mi
1. Drive from Basalt to Des Moinescar 830.9 mi
13h 43m
$152–219
Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ASE - DSM
5h 54m
$160–824
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 45m
$184–895
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 28m
$190–904
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, NE to Des Moinesbus
20h 10m
$198–264

Basalt to Des Moines by bus

7Weekly Buses

19h 40mAverage Duration

$137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746.3 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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 and Denver Union Station in around 19h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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