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

The cheapest way to get from Bend to Des Moines is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $550 and takes 18h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bend to Des Moines is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $190 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Bend and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Bend station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Bend Hawthorne Station and arriving at Des Moines via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 50m.

How far is it from Bend to Des Moines?

The distance between Bend and Des Moines is 1430 miles. The road distance is 1669.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bend to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 46h 50m and costs $320 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Bend to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Bend to Des Moines bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, depart from Bend Hawthorne Station.

Bus or fly from Bend to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Bend to Des Moines is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 46h 50m.

Where does the Bend to Des Moines bus arrive?

Bend to Des Moines bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, arrive at Portland Flix/Greyhound station.

What is the time difference between Bend and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Bend. It is currently 4:47 AM in Bend and 6:47 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Bend to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Bend to Des Moines is 1669 miles. It takes approximately 27h 32m to drive from Bend to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 262+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Bend to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bend to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RDM - DSM
7h 7m
$199–829
Fly Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane RDM - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
18h 9m
$128–533
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Portland Flix/Greyhoundbus
2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
46h 50m
$321–651
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Portland Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
2d 1h
$688–1,359
Drive 1,659.5 mi
1. Drive from Bend to Des Moinescar 1,659.5 mi
27h 32m
$303–438
Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Hawthorne Station, Bend to Portland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PDX - DSM
8h 17m
$234–932
Bus to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Eugene Amtrak Bus Platformbus
2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EUG - DSM
10h 29m
$231–921

Bend to Des Moines by bus

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46h 50mAverage Duration

$321Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,421.4 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Bend, OR, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Des Moines via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, and Denver Union Station in around 46h 50m.

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