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

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There are 10 ways to get from Des Moines to Turlock by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeDSM - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Turlockbus
    9h 37m
    $316–1,383

  2. Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)planeDSM - MCE
    2. Take the bus from Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit Centerbus
    9h 23m
    $150–674

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
    43h 26m
    $220–467

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Turlockbus
    2d
    $213–598

  5. Drive 1,765.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Turlockcar1,765.5 mi
    27h 45m
    $323–466

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeDSM - OAK
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
    10h 26m
    $217–934

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeDSM - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
    11h 24m
    $254–1,015

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeDSM - SJC
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
    11h 30m
    $230–938

  9. Fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)planeDSM - SCK
    9h 41m
    $217–856

  10. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omahabus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Roseville Amtraktrain
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
    2d 2h
    $305–642

Des Moines to Turlock by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Turlock Transit Center via Denver, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Modesto Bus Stop, and Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi in around 43h 26m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) twice daily.

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