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How to get fromBoise to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boise to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOI - DSM
    6h 14m
    $288–1,422

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Downtown Salt Lakebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 50m
    $193–393

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    47h 37m
    $252–575

  4. Drive 1,346.6 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Des Moinescar car 1,346.6 mi
    20h 50m
    $246–355

Boise to Des Moines by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration34h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Des Moines via Ogden, UT, Downtown Salt Lake, North Temple Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Denver Union Station in around 34h 50m.

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