What is the cheapest way to get from Spokane to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Des Moines is to fly which costs $110 - $440 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Spokane to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Spokane to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $110 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Spokane and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Spokane to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Des Moines via Billings and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 40m.

How far is it from Spokane to Des Moines?

The distance between Spokane and Des Moines is 1264 miles. The road distance is 1487.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Spokane to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 32h 40m and costs $360 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Spokane to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Spokane to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spokane to Des Moines bus from?

Spokane to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Spokane station.

Bus or fly from Spokane to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Spokane to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 32h 40m.

Where does the Spokane to Des Moines bus arrive?

Spokane to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.

What is the time difference between Spokane and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Spokane. It is currently 1:20 PM in Spokane and 3:20 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Spokane to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Des Moines is 1487 miles. It takes approximately 22h 38m to drive from Spokane to Des Moines.

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

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Spokane to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Spokane to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, or car

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1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GEG - DSM
6h 15m
$110–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
32h 40m
$369–526
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
35h 13m
$445–925
Drive 1,478.6 mi
1. Drive from Spokane to Des Moinescar 1,478.6 mi
22h 38m
$270–390

Spokane to Des Moines by bus

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32h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,256.8 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Des Moines via Billings and Minneapolis in around 32h 40m.

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