What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $320 - $480 and takes 27h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $210 - $1,000.

How far is it from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Des Moines and Santa Rosa is 1575 miles. The road distance is 1808.3 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 45h 45m and costs $340 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Santa Rosa bus from?

Des Moines to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 45h 45m.

Where does the Des Moines to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Des Moines to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 10:06 PM in Des Moines and 8:06 PM in Santa Rosa.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Santa Rosa is 1808 miles. It takes approximately 27h 39m to drive from Des Moines to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 855+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Des Moines to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 45m.

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, 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 to Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane DSM - STS
6h 35m
$210–976
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DSM - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
9h 9m
$181–710
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Vallejo to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
45h 45m
$341–725
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Martineztrain
4. Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 4h
$505–1,166
Drive 1,797.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Santa Rosacar 1,797.8 mi
27h 39m
$329–474
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DSM - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
8h 56m
$290–1,283

Des Moines to Santa Rosa by bus

7Weekly Buses

45h 45mAverage Duration

$341Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,565.5 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Vallejo in around 45h 45m.

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