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How to get fromPullman to Des Moinesby taxi, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Pullman to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pullman to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LWS - DSM
    15h 40m
    $280–702

  2. Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PUW - DSM
    9h 42m
    $148–546

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Spokane Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    40h 27m
    $231–481

  4. Drive 1,533.5 mi

    1. Drive from Pullman to Des Moinescar car 1,533.5 mi
    24h 13m
    $280–405

  5. Bus to Spokane International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Spokane Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    7h 54m
    $279–1,034

  6. Bus to Tri-Cities Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Fred Meyer Kennewickbus bus
    2. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PSC - DSM
    10h 24m
    $191–598

  7. Bus, train via Ellensburg

    1. Take the bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Ellensburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    47h 46m
    $268–686

Pullman to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration40h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pullman, WA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.

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