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

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    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)planeGEG - DSM
    6h 35m
    $419–1,926

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus
    3. Take the bus from Gillette to Sioux Fallsbus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
    5. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus
    31h 40m
    $164–616

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    36h 14m
    $194–469

  4. Drive 1,478.6 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Des Moinescar1,478.6 mi
    22h 57m
    $270–390

Spokane to Des Moines by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration31h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest 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 to Des Moines via Billings, Gillette, Sioux Falls, and Omaha in around 31h 40m.

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