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

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DSM - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    8h 27m
    $226–961

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Sandpoint Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    33h 32m
    $334–854

  3. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    40h 10m
    $361–669

  4. Drive 1,467.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Sandpointcar car 1,467.1 mi
    24h 7m
    $268–387

  5. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane DSM - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    10h 35m
    $263–1,011

Des Moines to Sandpoint by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Sandpoint, ID, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Sandpoint. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Spokane International Airport (GEG), walk to Spokane International Airport Concourse A, take the line 7 bus to Plaza Bay 3, walk to Plaza Bay 6, take the bus to Sprague @ Browne, walk to Spokane, then take the train to Sandpoint Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Sandpoint Station via St. Paul and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 33h 32m.

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