What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Alamosa?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Alamosa is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Alamosa?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Alamosa is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $85 - $340.

How far is it from Des Moines to Alamosa?

The distance between Des Moines and Alamosa is 722 miles. The road distance is 832.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Alamosa?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Des Moines to Alamosa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Alamosa?

Alamosa is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 9:58 AM in Des Moines and 8:58 AM in Alamosa.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Alamosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Alamosa is 833 miles. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Des Moines to Alamosa.

Where can I stay near Alamosa?

There are 14+ hotels available in Alamosa.

Des Moines to Alamosa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Alamosa by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane DSM - ALS
5h 31m
$87–339
Bus, drive (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Walsenburgbus
3. Drive from Walsenburg to Alamosacar
19h 50m
$161–243
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Walsenburgbus
4. Drive from Walsenburg to Alamosacar
23h 52m
$522–791
Drive 827.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Alamosacar 827.9 mi
14h 50m
$152–219
Fly to Colorado Springs Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane DSM - COS
2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Walsenburgbus
3. Drive from Walsenburg to Alamosacar
9h 6m
$151–497
Fly to Denver, bus, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane DSM - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver to Walsenburgbus
3. Drive from Walsenburg to Alamosacar
8h 11m
$152–523
Bus, drive via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Walsenburgbus
4. Drive from Walsenburg to Alamosacar
19h 53m
$212–290

Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) flights

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7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 718.1 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

United Airlines, Key Lime, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) every 4 hours.

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