There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Laughlin by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (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)plane DSM - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
5h 52m$223–806Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Kingman Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
34h 25m$408–956Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Kingman, AZbus
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
38h 51m$268–426Drive 1,504 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Laughlincar 1,504 mi
23h 21m$275–397
Des Moines to Laughlin by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Laughlin is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 23h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Laughlin is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 52m and costs $220 - $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 On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso and Kingman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 51m.
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 34h 25m and costs $400 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Des Moines to Laughlin, including transfers.
Des Moines to Laughlin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Laughlin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Laughlin is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 9:43 PM in Des Moines and 7:43 PM in Laughlin.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Laughlin is 1513 miles. It takes approximately 23h 21m 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 Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, Kingman, AZ, and Kingman Station in around 38h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
- $380–850
- 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
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Kingman, AZ
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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