There are 4 ways to get from Laughlin to Des Moines by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Laughlin, NV to Harry Reid International
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAS - DSM
5h 36m$263–954Bus, train
- Take the bus from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman Stationbus
- Take the train from Kingman Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
35h 35m$409–958Bus
- Take the bus from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kingman, AZ to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
38h 30m$269–428Drive 1,503.1 mi
- Drive from Laughlin to Des Moinescar 1,503.1 mi
23h 20m$275–397
Laughlin to Des Moines by bus, train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laughlin to Des Moines is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 23h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Laughlin to Des Moines is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $260 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Laughlin to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Kingman, AZ, El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 30m.
The distance between Laughlin and Des Moines is 1321 miles. The road distance is 1511.9 miles.
The best way to get from Laughlin to Des Moines without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 35m and costs $400 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Laughlin to Des Moines, including transfers.
Laughlin to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Laughlin to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kingman Station.
Des Moines is 2h ahead of Laughlin. It is currently 7:11 PM in Laughlin and 9:11 PM in Des Moines.
Yes, the driving distance between Laughlin to Des Moines is 1512 miles. It takes approximately 23h 20m to drive from Laughlin to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Laughlin, NV, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop to Des Moines via Kingman Station, Kingman, AZ, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City in around 38h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kingman Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 928-854-5253
- info@VegasAirporter.com
- Website
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Laughlin, NV to Harry Reid International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Kingman, AZ to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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