There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Billings by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Logan International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane DSM - BIL
4h 43m$166–744Fly to Sheridan, drive
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sheridan (SHR)plane DSM - SHR
- Drive from Sheridan (SHR) to Billingscar
6h 20m$153–658Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
20h 30m$219–320Drive 928.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Billingscar 928.1 mi
14h 55m$170–245Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
21h 50m$245–350
Des Moines to Billings by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Billings is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Billings is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Billings. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Billings via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.
The distance between Des Moines and Billings is 813 miles. The road distance is 933.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Billings without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Des Moines to Billings, including transfers.
Des Moines to Billings bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Billings is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $320 and takes 20h 30m.
Des Moines to Billings bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Billings is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 5:28 AM in Des Moines and 4:28 AM in Billings.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Billings, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Logan International Airport (BIL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Billings via Minneapolis in around 20h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Sheridan via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Sheridan via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Billings is 934 miles. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Des Moines to Billings.
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