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 $300 - $600 and takes 32h 50m.

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 22m and costs $220 - $1,100.

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 22m 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 3:39 PM in Des Moines and 2:39 PM 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 43m to drive from Des Moines to Calgary.

Where can I stay near Calgary?

There are 823+ 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)DSM - YYC
6h 22m
$228–1,019
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grass
4. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridge
5. Take the bus from Lethbridge to Calgary
32h 50m
$307–579
Drive 2,294 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Calgary2,294 km
24h 43m
$447–645

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

46Weekly Planes

7h 3mAverage Duration

$205Cheapest 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 22m

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

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

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