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

The cheapest way to get from Davis to Des Moines is to bus which costs $140 - $400 and takes 41h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Davis to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $270 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Davis and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Davis to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from 5th St at G St. and arriving at Des Moines via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 10m.

How far is it from Davis to Des Moines?

The distance between Davis and Des Moines is 1524 miles. The road distance is 1733.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Davis to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 41h 10m and costs $140 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Davis to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Davis to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Davis to Des Moines bus arrive?

Davis to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Davis and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Davis. It is currently 7:45 AM in Davis and 9:45 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Davis to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Davis to Des Moines is 1734 miles. It takes approximately 26h 6m to drive from Davis to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 200+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Davis to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Davis to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SMF - DSM
7h 33m
$279–1,324
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
41h 10m
$149–391
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Davis to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123
45h 44m
$246–1,096
Drive 1,723.5 mi
1. Drive from Davis to Des Moinescar 1,723.5 mi
26h 6m
$315–455
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Davis to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OAK - DSM
8h 29m
$273–1,153
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Davis to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFO - DSM
8h 47m
$259–1,010
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Davis to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SJC - DSM
9h 28m
$332–1,361
Train, bus via Omaha
1. Take the train from Davis to Denvertrain
2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
46h 9m
$361–1,191

Davis to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

41h 10mAverage Duration

$149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,515.6 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from 5th St at G St. to Des Moines via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 10m.

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