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

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There are 6 ways to get from Burbank 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
    $232–922

  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
    $146–572

  3. 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
    38h 25m
    $267–534

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    41h 17m
    $607–1,284

  5. Drive 1,684.5 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to Des Moinescar car 1,684.5 mi
    26h 7m
    $308–444

  6. 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 5m
    $221–893

Burbank to Des Moines by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,440 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, 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 train from Burbank - Downtown to Des Moines via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 38h 25m.

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