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How to get fromDes Moines to Cañon Cityby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Cañon City by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane DSM - COS
    2. Take the taxi from Colorado-Springs-Airport-COS to Cañon Citytaxi taxi
    4h 42m
    $238–761

  2. Drive 741 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Cañon Citycar car 741 mi
    12h 50m
    $136–196

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Colorado Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs to Cañon Citytaxi taxi
    17h 47m
    $196–315

  4. Fly to Denver, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane plane DSM - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Colorado Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs to Cañon Citytaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $230–751

  5. Bus, taxi via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Broadmoor Hotel to Cañon Citytaxi taxi
    18h 34m
    $258–346

Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 668.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Cañon City. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport (COS), then take the taxi to Cañon City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Colorado Springs, then take the taxi to Cañon City.

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