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How to get fromDes Moines to Fresnoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Fresno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DSM - FAT
    7h 14m
    $319–1,422

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    41h 19m
    $206–399

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    46h 28m
    $208–408

  4. Drive 1,753.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fresnocar car 1,753.9 mi
    29h 13m
    $321–463

  5. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Fresno, CAbus bus
    43h 20m
    $328–518

Des Moines to Fresno by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration41h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fresno via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 41h 19m.

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