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There are 5 ways to get from Sandpoint to Des Moines by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    9h 9m
    $435–1,976

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    35h 15m
    $147–500

  3. Train, bus via Dickinson

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    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
    34h 44m
    $163–646

  4. Drive 1,467.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sandpoint to Des Moinescar car 1,467.3 mi
    24h 15m
    $268–387

  5. Train to Glacier Park International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FCA - DSM
    11h 9m
    $303–1,129

Sandpoint to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sandpoint, ID, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sandpoint to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to Spokane, walk to Sprague @ Bernard, take the bus to Spokane International Airport Concourse C, walk to Spokane International Airport (GEG) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sandpoint Station to Des Moines via Spokane, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis in around 34h 44m.

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