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How to get fromSimi Valley to Des Moinesby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Simi Valley to Des Moines by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Moorpark to Burbank Airport - Southtrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBUR - DSM
    8h 27m
    $156–685

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus419
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
    40h 21m
    $219–462

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    43h 31m
    $163–452

  4. Drive 1,701.1 mi

    1. Drive from Simi Valley to Des Moinescar1,701.1 mi
    26h 33m
    $311–449

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)planeLAX - DSM
    8h 11m
    $168–697

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSNA - DSM
    10h 51m
    $211–898

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)planeLGB - DSM
    11h 10m
    $204–893

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Moorpark to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Des Moines (DSM)planeONT - DSM
    11h 29m
    $234–646

Simi Valley to Des Moines by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Des Moines via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Olympic Blvd and Flower St, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, South Strip Transit Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 40h 21m.

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