There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Provo by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Des Moines to Salt Lake City International Airport, train
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane DSM - SLC
- Take the train from North Temple Station to Provo Central Stationtrain
6h 42m$203–633Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Salt Lake City International Airport, train
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane FOD - SLC
- Take the train from North Temple Station to Provo Central Stationtrain
9h 22m$106–485Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Provo Intermodal Hubbus Greyhound US0550
25h 25m$185–291Drive 1,082.4 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Provocar 1,082.4 mi
16h 37m$198–286Fly Des Moines to Provo
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Provo (PVU)plane DSM - PVU
8h 10m$202–876
Des Moines to Provo by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Provo is to bus which costs $180 - $300 and takes 25h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Provo is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Provo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Provo Intermodal Hub via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
The distance between Des Moines and Provo is 1017 miles. The road distance is 1088.8 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Provo without a car is to bus which takes 25h 25m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Des Moines to Provo, including transfers.
Des Moines to Provo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Provo is to bus which takes 25h 25m and costs $180 - $300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $900 and takes 8h 10m.
Des Moines to Provo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Provo is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 8:05 AM in Des Moines and 7:05 AM in Provo.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Provo, UT, USA?
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Provo Intermodal Hub via Denver Union Station in around 25h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Provo (PVU) 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Phone
- +1 801-743-3882
- rideuta@rideuta.com
- Website
- rideuta.com
Train from North Temple Station to Provo Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–7
Train from North Temple Station to Provo Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Provo Intermodal Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Provo is 1089 miles. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Des Moines to Provo.
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