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

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There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    5h 3m
    $110–443

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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 50m
    $273–439

  3. 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 28m
    $497–1,259

  4. Drive  1,684.4 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to Des Moinescar car 1,684.4 mi
    26h 7m
    $308–444

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    6h 1m
    $132–365

Burbank to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,440 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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 bus from Olive / San Fernando to Des Moines via Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 38h 50m.

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