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How to get fromBillings to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Billings to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Logan International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BIL - DSM
    4h 47m
    $130–533

  2. Drive to Sheridan, fly to Des Moines

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    1. Drive from Billings to Sheridan (SHR)car car
    2. Fly from Sheridan (SHR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SHR - DSM
    6h 49m
    $127–498

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 40m
    $233–330

  4. Drive  927.3 mi

    1. Drive from Billings to Des Moinescar car 927.3 mi
    14h 55m
    $170–245

  5. Fly Logan International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane BIL - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    6h 44m
    $133–545

  6. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    21h
    $232–327

  7. Bus via Minneapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    21h 45m
    $252–352

Billings to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Billings, MT, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Des Moines via Sioux Falls and Omaha, NE in around 20h 40m.

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