What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines is to train and fly which costs $120 - $480 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Des Moines is 1526 miles. The road distance is 1764.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 40h and costs $280 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Des Moines bus from?

Santa Barbara to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 40h.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Des Moines bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 9:54 PM in Santa Barbara and 11:54 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Des Moines is 1764 miles. It takes approximately 27h 41m to drive from Santa Barbara to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Des Moines?

Book your Santa Barbara to Des Moines bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Santa Barbara to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, 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.

Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SBA - DSM
7h 2m
$128–573
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAX - DSM
8h 36m
$127–477
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
40h
$286–544
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
43h 48m
$441–1,093
Drive 1,754 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Des Moinescar 1,754 mi
27h 41m
$321–463
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BFL - DSM
9h 58m
$185–675
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BUR - DSM
8h 12m
$137–533

Santa Barbara to Des Moines by bus

4Weekly Buses

40hAverage Duration

$286Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Des Moines.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,517.3 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Des Moines via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 40h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.