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

The cheapest way to get from Bend to Des Moines is to bus which costs $180 - $480 and takes 47h 33m.

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 6h 37m and costs $230 - $1,200.

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 47h 33m and costs $180 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 6h 37m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $480 and takes 47h 33m.

Where does the Bend to Des Moines bus arrive?

Bend to Des Moines bus services, operated by Pacific Crest Buslines Bend, arrive at Klamath Falls Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Bend and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Bend. It is currently 3:43 AM in Bend and 5:43 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 250+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Bend to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: 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 Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station, Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 33m.

There are 6 ways to get from Bend to Des Moines by 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.

Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RDM - DSM
6h 37m
$239–1,129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
3. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Amtrak Renobus
4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
47h 33m
$187–477
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 MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
2d 2h
$196–1,679
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
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 14m
$314–1,382
Amtrak Thruway to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bend, OR to Jaqua Academic Center - Eugenebus
2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EUG - DSM
9h 27m
$395–1,610

Bend to Des Moines by bus

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47h 33mAverage Duration

$187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,421.4 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines 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 Klamath Falls Amtrak Station, Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station, Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave, Amtrak Reno, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 47h 33m.

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