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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Libby by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeDSM - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 43m
    $301–1,236

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. PaulbusJefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Libby Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    31h 42m
    $134–475

  3. Bus, train via Dickinson

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
    5. Take the train from Spokane to Libby Amtrak Stationtrain
    36h 11m
    $179–663

  4. Drive 1,458.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Libbycar1,458.3 mi
    23h 47m
    $267–385

  5. Fly to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeDSM - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Libby Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 51m
    $210–821

Des Moines to Libby by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Libby, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Libby. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), take the taxi to Whitefish Amtrak Station, then take the train to Libby Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Libby Amtrak Station via St. Paul and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 31h 42m.

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