What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Spokane?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Spokane is to drive and fly which costs $110 - $490 and takes 18h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Spokane?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Spokane is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Spokane?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Spokane. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Spokane via Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Spokane?

The distance between Des Moines and Spokane is 1264 miles. The road distance is 1476.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Spokane without a car is to bus which takes 31h 30m and costs $340 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Spokane?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Des Moines to Spokane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Spokane bus from?

Des Moines to Spokane bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Spokane?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Spokane is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $500 and takes 31h 30m.

Where does the Des Moines to Spokane bus arrive?

Des Moines to Spokane bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Spokane?

Spokane is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 1:58 PM in Des Moines and 11:58 AM in Spokane.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Spokane?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Spokane is 1477 miles. It takes approximately 22h 58m to drive from Des Moines to Spokane.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Spokane?

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Where can I stay near Spokane?

There are 220+ hotels available in Spokane.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Spokane by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane DSM - GEG
6h 15m
$161–725
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane FOD - GEG
18h 12m
$114–487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
31h 30m
$340–501
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
35h 11m
$465–1,189
Drive 1,468.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Spokanecar 1,468.4 mi
22h 58m
$268–388
Bus via Denver
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
41h 40m
$311–497

Des Moines to Spokane by bus

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31h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,257.1 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two 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 via Minneapolis and Billings in around 31h 30m.

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