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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Basalt is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Basalt is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Basalt?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Basalt. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Basalt Park & Ride UV via Kansas City Bus Station, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Basalt?

The distance between Des Moines and Basalt is 739 miles. The road distance is 837.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Basalt without a car is to bus which takes 21h 48m and costs $140 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Des Moines to Basalt, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Basalt bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Basalt?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Basalt is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 21h 48m.

Where does the Des Moines to Basalt bus arrive?

Des Moines to Basalt bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Basalt?

Basalt is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 9:33 PM in Des Moines and 8:33 PM in Basalt.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Basalt?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Basalt is 838 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Des Moines to Basalt.

Where can I stay near Basalt?

There are 1063+ hotels available in Basalt.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Basalt by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, taxi, 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 Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DSM - ASE
4h 48m
$130–674
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Basalt Park & Ride UVbus Brt / ...
21h 48m
$145–327
Bus, taxi, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Take the taxi from Kennedy Sq Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denvertrain
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Basalt Park & Ride UVbus Brt / ...
28h 24m
$388–774
Drive 832.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Basaltcar 832.9 mi
13h 38m
$152–220
Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane DSM - EGE
2. Take the taxi from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Basalttaxi
5h 36m
$248–831
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Downtown Basaltbus L / ...
26h 6m
$204–402

Des Moines to Basalt by bus

7Weekly Buses

21h 48mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 734.6 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Basalt, CO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Basalt Park & Ride UV via Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 21h 48m.

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