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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Aurora is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Aurora is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Aurora?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Colfax Ave & Ursula St via Omaha, NE and Union Station Gate B8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Aurora?

The distance between Des Moines and Aurora is 614 miles. The road distance is 673 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Aurora without a car is to bus via Omaha which takes 14h 33m and costs $160 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Des Moines to Aurora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Aurora bus from?

Des Moines to Aurora bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Aurora?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Aurora is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Omaha, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Des Moines to Aurora bus arrive?

Des Moines to Aurora bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Aurora?

Aurora is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 3:18 PM in Des Moines and 2:18 PM in Aurora.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Aurora is 673 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Des Moines to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 953+ hotels available in Aurora.

Des Moines to Aurora - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Aurora by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane DSM - DEN
2h 29m
$138–631
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
14h 50m
$107–198
Bus via Omaha
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus Omaha
14h 33m
$163–221
Drive 669.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Auroracar 669.1 mi
10h 25m
$123–177

Des Moines to Aurora by bus

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14h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.4 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Colfax Ave & Ursula St via Omaha, NE, Denver, and Union Station Gate B8 in around 14h 33m.

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