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How to get fromIowa to Fort Collinsby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane plane DSM - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus bus
    3h 54m
    $178–881

  2. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SUX - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus bus
    3h 52m
    $116–515

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Fort Collins Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    18h 20m
    $137–304

  4. Drive 649.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Collinscar car 649.7 mi
    10h 55m
    $119–172

  5. Fly from Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Denver (DEN)plane plane OMA - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 9m
    $143–763

Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Fort Collins, CO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B4 in around 18h 20m.

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