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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 Inner Harbour Apt

    best
    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YWH - DSM
    8h 45m
    $494–2,167

  2. Fly from Victoria International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYJ - DSM
    11h 39m
    $302–1,326

  3. 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 Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d
    $652–1,525

  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 28m
    $351–1,625

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$652Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Harbour Air Seaplanes, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.

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