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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Edmonton is to bus and train and drive which costs $310 - $700 and takes 37h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Edmonton is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $300 - $1,300.

How far is it from Des Moines to Edmonton?

The distance between Des Moines and Edmonton is 2027 km. The road distance is 2356.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Des Moines to Edmonton, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Edmonton?

Edmonton is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 3:11 AM in Des Moines and 2:11 AM in Edmonton.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Edmonton?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Edmonton is 2357 km. It takes approximately 25h 15m to drive from Des Moines to Edmonton.

Where can I stay near Edmonton?

There are 634+ hotels available in Edmonton.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Edmonton 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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane DSM - YEG
7h 19m
$303–1,237
Bus, train, drive
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 Edmontonbus
37h 17m
$316–697
Drive 2,356.7 km
1. Drive from Des Moines to Edmontoncar 2,356.7 km
25h 15m
$461–666

Des Moines (DSM) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

31Weekly Planes

7h 14mAverage Duration

$273Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Edmonton.

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Distance: 2,027.2 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

Delta, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 4 times a day.

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