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

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There are 8 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

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    1. Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PUW - DSM
    12h 5m
    $148–596

  2. 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 28m
    $451–1,031

  3. Drive 1,533.5 mi

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

  4. 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
    7h 51m
    $279–1,084

  5. 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 57m
    $300–802

  6. 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 18m
    $278–1,088

  7. 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 4m
    $191–648

  8. 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 Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    47h 45m
    $538–1,186

Pullman to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration40h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pullman, WA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and three other airlines fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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