There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Laughlin by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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, shuttle
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)DSM - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
5h 57m$243–806Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Kingman Station
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
33h 56mBus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
36h 32mDrive 1,504 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Laughlin1,504 mi
23h 16m$275–397
Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Laughlin is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 23h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Laughlin is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 57m and costs $240 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Laughlin. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, South Strip Transit Terminal and Kingman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 32m.
The distance between Des Moines and Laughlin is 1320 miles. The road distance is 1512.8 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Laughlin without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Des Moines to Laughlin, including transfers.
Des Moines to Laughlin bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Laughlin bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.
Laughlin is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 10:27 PM in Des Moines and 8:27 PM in Laughlin.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Laughlin is 1513 miles. It takes approximately 23h 16m to drive from Des Moines to Laughlin.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Laughlin, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Denver, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas BusTerminal, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Kingman Station in around 36h 32m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 928-854-5253
- info@VegasAirporter.com
- Website
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $110–160
- Flexible Fares
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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