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How to get fromElko to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EKO - DSM
    7h 43m
    $126–513

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Elko to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    29h 1m
    $261–393

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    34h 43m
    $578–883

  4. Drive  1,289.8 mi

    1. Drive from Elko to Des Moinescar car 1,289.8 mi
    19h 21m
    $236–340

  5. Train, bus via Omaha

    1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    35h 17m
    $632–918

Elko to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$578Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,157.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Elko, NV, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to Des Moines via Elko and Denver Union Station in around 29h 1m.

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