What is the cheapest way to get from Needles to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Needles to Des Moines is to train and bus which costs $140 - $500 and takes 33h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Needles to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Needles to Des Moines is to train and shuttle and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $270 - $950.

How far is it from Needles to Des Moines?

The distance between Needles and Des Moines is 1416 miles. The road distance is 1526.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needles to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 31m and costs $140 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Needles to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Needles to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Needles and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Needles. It is currently 7:29 AM in Needles and 9:29 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Needles to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Des Moines is 1526 miles. It takes approximately 23h 35m to drive from Needles to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 245+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Needles to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Needles to Des Moines by train, shuttle, plane, bus, 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.

Train, shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle
3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAS - DSM
8h 20m
$273–946
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
33h 31m
$146–497
Train, bus via Denver
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
36h 15m
Drive 1,517.4 mi
1. Drive from Needles to Des Moinescar 1,517.4 mi
23h 35m
$277–400
Train, shuttle to Phoenix, fly
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Flagstafftrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHX - DSM
10h 57m
$444–1,270

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

7Weekly Services

33h 31mAverage Duration

$146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Needles to Des Moines.

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Distance: 1,407.9 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Needles to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to Kingman Station, walk to Kingman, AZ, take the shuttle to Harry Reid International, walk to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Des Moines via Kansas City, Union Station, North Loop, On Grand At 9Th Southbound Farside, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, and Kansas City in around 33h 31m.

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