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How to get fromDes Moines to SpokaneBy plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Spokane by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DSM - GEG
    6h 8m
    $440–1,923

  2. Drive 1,478.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Spokanecar car 1,478.7 mi
    22h 36m
    $270–390

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    35h 21m
    $455–940

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    41h 20m
    $307–588

  5. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane FOD - GEG
    13h 2m
    $339–1,527

Des Moines to Spokane by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$455Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Spokane Station via Denver Union Station and Pasco Bus Stop in around 41h 20m.

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