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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EUG - DSM
    5h 24m
    $162–612

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane EUG - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    18h 9m
    $161–616

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Eugene to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d
    $464–1,127

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eugene to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d
    $358–669

  5. Drive 1,774.3 mi

    1. Drive from Eugene to Des Moinescar car 1,774.3 mi
    30h 14m
    $324–468

Eugene to Des Moines by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$464Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Eugene, OR, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eugene to Des Moines via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d.

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