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

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There are 4 ways to get from Billings to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BIL - DSM
    4h 48m
    $164–691

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 25m
    $241–363

  3. Drive 938.4 mi

    1. Drive from Billings to Des Moinescar car 938.4 mi
    14h 34m
    $172–248

  4. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    26h 50m
    $302–445

Billings to Des Moines by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration26h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Des Moines via Gillette, Sioux Falls, and Omaha, NE in around 21h 25m.

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