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How to get fromCalgary to Des Moinesby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Calgary to Des Moines by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYC - DSM
    7h 57m
    $212–855

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of Lbus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 5m

  3. Drive 1,427.2 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Des Moinescar car 1,427.2 mi
    24h 40m
    $327–472

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,186.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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