What is the cheapest way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 25h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines is to fly which takes 10h 49m and costs $260 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Wenatchee and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Wenatchee station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Wenatchee Columbia Station and arriving at Des Moines via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

How far is it from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

The distance between Wenatchee and Des Moines is 1437 miles. The road distance is 1656.7 miles.

How do I travel from Wenatchee to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 36h 5m and costs $180 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 11h to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wenatchee to Des Moines bus from?

Wenatchee to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Wenatchee Columbia Station.

Bus or fly from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines is to bus which takes 36h 5m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $260 - $1,300 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Wenatchee to Des Moines bus arrive?

Wenatchee to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Spokane, WA station.

What is the time difference between Wenatchee and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Wenatchee. It is currently 5:33 PM in Wenatchee and 7:33 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Wenatchee to Des Moines is 1657 miles. It takes approximately 25h 56m to drive from Wenatchee to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 181+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Wenatchee to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines by train, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, 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.

Train to Spokane International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Spokanetrain
2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GEG - DSM
11h
$447–2,084
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Spokane, WAbus
2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
36h 5m
$180–666
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
40h 35m
$292–486
Drive 1,647.1 mi
1. Drive from Wenatchee to Des Moinescar 1,647.1 mi
25h 56m
$301–435
Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Seattletrain
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SEA - DSM
12h 17m
$271–1,361
Bus, bus to Tri-Cities Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Ellensburgbus
2. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Pasco Bus Stopbus
3. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PSC - DSM
12h 11m
$287–1,245
Fly from Wenatchee
1. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EAT - DSM
10h 49m
$267–1,221
Train, train to Portland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Seattletrain
2. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
3. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PDX - DSM
14h 35m
$358–1,738

Wenatchee to Des Moines by bus

4Weekly Buses

36h 5mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,428.5 mi
Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Wenatchee, WA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Des Moines via Spokane, WA, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis in around 36h 5m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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