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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Calgary is to bus and train and drive which costs $200 - $550 and takes 32h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Calgary is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $230 - $1,200.

How far is it from Des Moines to Calgary?

The distance between Des Moines and Calgary is 1912 km. The road distance is 2294 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Des Moines to Calgary, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Calgary?

Calgary is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 12:10 PM in Des Moines and 11:10 AM in Calgary.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Calgary?

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

Where can I stay near Calgary?

There are 870+ hotels available in Calgary.

Des Moines to Calgary - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Calgary 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
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane DSM - YYC
6h 14m
$239–1,169
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 42m
$207–548
Drive 2,294 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Calgarycar 2,294 km
24h 53m
$447–646

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

39Weekly Planes

6h 52mAverage Duration

$216Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Calgary.

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Distance: 1,912.2 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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