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There are 9 ways to get from Pullman to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PUW - DSM
    13h 49m
    $288–1,246

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pullman, WA to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    35h 22m
    $201–716

  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 43m
    $501–1,081

  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 to Des Moines

    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
    8h 6m
    $549–2,384

  6. Taxi to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport, fly to Des Moines

    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
    8h 58m
    $470–1,602

  7. Bus to Spokane International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Spokane Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane GEG - FOD
    3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    20h 23m
    $288–1,188

  8. Bus to Tri-Cities Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin to Kennewick, WA - Fred Meyerbus bus
    2. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PSC - DSM
    11h 35m
    $331–1,298

  9. Bus, train via Ellensburg

    1. Take the bus from Pullman, WA - WSU French Admin to Ellensburg, WA - Starbucksbus 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 MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d
    $598–1,236

Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration15h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WSU French Admin, Pullman, WA to Des Moines via Residence Inn by Marriott Pullman, Pullman, WA, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis in around 35h 22m.

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