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 drive which costs $320 - $480 and takes 27h 33m.

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 56m and costs $240 - $1,100.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 2m.

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 42h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 56m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 2m.

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 2:02 AM in Santa Rosa and 4:02 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 33m to drive from Santa Rosa to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 241+ 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)STS - DSM
6h 56m
$249–1,073
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Des Moines (DSM)SFO - DSM
8h 30m
$238–982
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Vallejo
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moines
42h 2m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
2. Take the train from Martinez to Denver
3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NE
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moines
2d 1h
Drive 1,798 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Des Moines1,798 mi
27h 33m
$329–474
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM)OAK - DSM
9h 32m
$259–1,082
Train, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitas
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Des Moines (DSM)SJC - DSM
10h 33m
$273–1,149

Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

27Weekly Planes

7h 41mAverage Duration

$223Cheapest 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 56m

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

American Airlines, Southwest 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, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 42h 2m.

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