What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Des Moines is to bus which costs $75 - $170 and takes 15h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $120 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Collins and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Des Moines via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Fort Collins to Des Moines?

The distance between Fort Collins and Des Moines is 637 miles. The road distance is 653.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Collins to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 15h 20m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Fort Collins to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Fort Collins to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Collins to Des Moines bus from?

Fort Collins to Des Moines bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the Fort Collins to Des Moines bus arrive?

Fort Collins to Des Moines bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Fort Collins and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h ahead of Fort Collins. It is currently 5:29 PM in Fort Collins and 6:29 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Fort Collins to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Des Moines is 653 miles. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Fort Collins to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 244+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Fort Collins to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Fort Collins to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Cheyenne Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Fort Collins to Cheyenne-Airport-CYStaxi
2. Fly from Cheyenne Airport (CYS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CYS - DSM
6h 11m
$203–533
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus North / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123
15h 20m
$75–164
Drive 649.6 mi
1. Drive from Fort Collins to Des Moinescar 649.6 mi
10h 55m
$119–172
Bus to Denver, fly
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEN - DSM
4h 13m
$123–467
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
15h 50m
$185–234

Fort Collins to Des Moines by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 20mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Collins to Des Moines.

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Distance: 633.2 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Des Moines via Denver Union Station in around 15h 20m.

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