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- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GEG - DSM
6h 54m$419–1,926Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus
- Take the bus from Gillette to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus
31h 40m$164–616Train, bus
- Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
36h 14m$194–469Drive 1,478.6 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Des Moinescar 1,478.6 mi
22h 57m$270–390
Spokane to Des Moines by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Des Moines is to drive which costs $270 - $390 and takes 22h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $410 - $2,000.
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, Gillette, Sioux Falls and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 40m.
The distance between Spokane and Des Moines is 1264 miles. The road distance is 1487.3 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 31h 40m and costs $160 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Spokane to Des Moines, including transfers.
Spokane to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Spokane station.
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 $160 - $650 and takes 31h 40m.
Spokane to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Des Moines is 2h ahead of Spokane. It is currently 4:02 PM in Spokane and 6:02 PM in Des Moines.
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, Gillette, Sioux Falls, and Omaha in around 31h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–2,400
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,300
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $480–2,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,900
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–2,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,300
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Gillette to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Des Moines is 1487 miles. It takes approximately 22h 57m to drive from Spokane to Des Moines.
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