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How to get fromSpokane to Des MoinesBy plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Spokane to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    6h 25m
    $389–1,726

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane GEG - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    12h
    $198–880

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    36h 2m
    $461–941

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    39h 35m
    $308–589

  5. Drive 1,478.6 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Des Moinescar car 1,478.6 mi
    22h 38m
    $270–390

Spokane to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration36h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$461Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane Station to Des Moines via Pasco Bus Stop and Denver Union Station in around 39h 35m.

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