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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Des Moines is to bus and fly which costs $130 - $550 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $650.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 5m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Des Moines?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Des Moines is 1574 miles. The road distance is 1808.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 43h 5m and costs $320 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Santa Rosa to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Santa Rosa to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 43h 5m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Des Moines bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo station.

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

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Santa Rosa. It is currently 5:33 AM in Santa Rosa and 7:33 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Des Moines is 1808 miles. It takes approximately 27h 39m to drive from Santa Rosa to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Des Moines by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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 Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STS - DSM
6h 53m
$139–623
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SFO - DSM
8h 42m
$133–522
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Vallejobus
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
43h 5m
$323–611
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
2. Take the train from Martinez to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
2d 1h
$509–1,002
Drive 1,798 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Des Moinescar 1,798 mi
27h 39m
$329–474
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OAK - DSM
8h 31m
$148–631
Bus, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SJC - DSM
9h 49m
$167–698

Santa Rosa to Des Moines by bus

7Weekly Buses

43h 5mAverage Duration

$323Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 1,565.1 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Des Moines via Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 43h 5m.

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