What is the cheapest way to get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 16h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Colorado Springs and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Colorado Springs station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Colorado Springs Downtown Station and arriving at Des Moines via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

How far is it from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

The distance between Colorado Springs and Des Moines is 685 miles. The road distance is 700.3 miles.

How do I travel from Colorado Springs to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colorado Springs to Des Moines bus from?

Colorado Springs to Des Moines bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Colorado Springs Downtown Station.

Bus or fly from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Colorado Springs to Des Moines bus arrive?

Colorado Springs to Des Moines bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Colorado Springs and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h ahead of Colorado Springs. It is currently 12:52 PM in Colorado Springs and 1:52 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Colorado Springs to Des Moines is 700 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Colorado Springs to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 267+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Colorado Springs to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colorado Springs to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Bus to Denver, fly to Des Moines
best
1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEN - DSM
4h 46m
$157–626
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus South
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
16h 15m
$107–206
Drive 696.2 mi
1. Drive from Colorado Springs to Des Moinescar 696.2 mi
11h 56m
$128–184
Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane COS - DSM
6h 2m
$131–625
Bus to Denver, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane DEN - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
6h 43m
$116–440
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
16h 45m
$181–236

Colorado Springs to Des Moines by bus

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16h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 680.8 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Colorado Springs, CO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Des Moines via Denver Union Station in around 16h 15m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

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