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How to get fromSpokane to Des Moinesby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    6h 25m
    $209–876

  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 21m
    $128–530

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 35m
    $359–506

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    35h 13m
    $541–1,042

  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 bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,256.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane Station to Des Moines via Billings and Albert Lea in around 31h 35m.

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