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How to get fromBurbank Airport (BUR) to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    4h 56m
    $219–879

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane BUR - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    14h 54m
    $136–537

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    6h 11m
    $221–893

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    39h 20m
    $258–511

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    41h 35m
    $586–1,269

  6. Drive 1,687.9 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Des Moinescar car 1,687.9 mi
    26h 11m
    $308–445

Burbank Airport (BUR) to Des Moines by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration39h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,440 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center to Des Moines via Burbank Station, Burbank - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 39h 20m.

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