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How to get fromDes Moines Airport (DSM) to Fresnoby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Fresno by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DSM - FAT
    6h 21m
    $179–759

  2. Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane DSM - MCE
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 3m
    $156–636

  3. Shuttle, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    2d
    $770–1,596

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Ames to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $442–845

  5. Drive 1,753.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Fresnocar car 1,753.2 mi
    29h 19m
    $320–463

  6. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane DSM - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    $230–895

Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,437.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Fresno, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours.

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