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How to get fromDes Moines to Billingsby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Billings by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane DSM - BIL
    4h 56m
    $175–742

  2. Drive 938.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Billingscar car 938.4 mi
    14h 33m
    $172–248

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Billingsbus bus
    21h 30m
    $242–360

  4. Bus via Dickinson

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    22h
    $238–360

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fargo to Dickinsonbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    24h 53m
    $310–496

  6. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    28h 20m
    $295–445

Des Moines to Billings by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration28h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Billings, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Logan International Airport (BIL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Billings via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Gillette in around 21h 30m.

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