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

The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Des Moines is to train and bus which costs $160 - $470 and takes 36h 20m.

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 54m and costs $410 - $2,000.

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, Dickinson and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 55m.

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 31h 55m and costs $140 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 54m and costs $410 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 31h 55m.

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 2:31 AM in Spokane and 4:31 AM 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 23h 5m to drive from Spokane to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 231+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GEG - DSM
6h 54m
$419–1,926
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
31h 55m
$147–616
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
36h 20m
$163–468
Drive 1,478.6 mi
1. Drive from Spokane to Des Moinescar 1,478.6 mi
23h 5m
$270–390

Spokane to Des Moines by bus

4Weekly Buses

31h 55mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Spokane to Des Moines.

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Distance: 1,257.1 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Delta, 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 to Des Moines via Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis in around 31h 55m.

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