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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Alberta is to bus and train and drive which costs $200 - $550 and takes 32h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Alberta is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $220 - $1,100.

How far is it from Des Moines to Alberta?

The distance between Des Moines and Alberta is 1914 km. The road distance is 2294.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Des Moines to Alberta, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Alberta?

Alberta is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 4:46 PM in Des Moines and 3:46 PM in Alberta.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Alberta?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Alberta is 2294 km. It takes approximately 24h 53m to drive from Des Moines to Alberta.

Where can I stay near Alberta?

There are 846+ hotels available in Alberta.

Des Moines to Alberta - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Alberta by plane, 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 to Calgary International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane DSM - YYC
6h 26m
$228–1,069
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus
4. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridgecar
5. Take the bus from Lethbridge to Calgarybus
32h 50m
$207–546
Drive 2,294.1 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Calgarycar 2,294.1 km
24h 53m
$443–639
Fly to Edmonton International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane DSM - YEG
7h 29m
$292–1,337

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

41Weekly Planes

7h 12mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Alberta.

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Distance: 1,914 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) every 4 hours.

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