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How to get fromDes Moines to Big Bend National Parkby plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Big Bend National Park by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Midland International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane DSM - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    8h 48m
    $188–781

  2. Drive 1,186.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Big Bend National Parkcar car 1,186.2 mi
    20h 20m
    $217–313

  3. Fly to El Paso International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane DSM - ELP
    2. Drive from El-Paso-Airport-ELP to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 24m
    $413–1,706

  4. Fly to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)plane plane DSM - CUU
    2. Drive from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 35m
    $238–936

  5. Fly to San Angelo Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane plane DSM - SJT
    2. Drive from San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 27m
    $198–751

  6. Fly to Hobbs Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hobbs Airport (HOB)plane plane DSM - HOB
    2. Drive from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    12h 6m
    $253–746

Des Moines (DSM) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,048.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Big Bend National Park, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Big Bend National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), then drive to Big Bend National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Big Bend National Park in around 20h 20m.

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