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How to get fromVictoria to Des Moinesby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Victoria to Des Moines by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Victoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYJ - DSM
    10h 36m
    $229–923

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    47h 42m
    $742–1,502

  3. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YWH - DSM
    9h 10m
    $294–1,141

  4. Bus to Nanaimo Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Canada Ave & Station - Train Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YCD - DSM
    13h 37m
    $271–1,125

Victoria to Des Moines by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration47h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$742Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,544.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours.

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