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How to get fromDes Moines to Carson Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Carson City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane DSM - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    7h 50m
    $252–1,131

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane FOD - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    10h 23m
    $151–685

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    37h 56m
    $285–530

  4. Bus, train via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain train
    4. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    42h 5m
    $414–825

  5. Drive 1,594 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Carson Citycar car 1,594 mi
    24h 3m
    $291–421

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    42h 18m
    $364–809

Des Moines to Carson City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Denver Union Station, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 37h 56m.

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