There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Cody 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 from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)plane DSM - COD
4h 51m$153–639Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)plane FOD - COD
7h 20m$122–492Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cody, WYbus
23h 40m$275–393Drive 946.7 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Codycar 946.7 mi
17h 14m$173–250Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cody, WYbus
24h 40m$290–410Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Casper 144 East A Stbus
- Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Cody, WYbus
27h 18m$272–402
Des Moines to Cody by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cody is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 17h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cody is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Cody. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Cody, WY via Omaha, Sioux Falls and Billings, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
The distance between Des Moines and Cody is 816 miles. The road distance is 952.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Cody without a car is to bus which takes 23h 40m and costs $270 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Des Moines to Cody, including transfers.
Des Moines to Cody bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Cody is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $400 and takes 23h 40m.
Des Moines to Cody bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Cody is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 1:55 PM in Des Moines and 12:55 PM in Cody.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Cody, WY, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Cody, WY via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Billings, MT in around 23h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Sioux Falls to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $160–220
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings, MT to Cody, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings, MT to Cody, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver Union Station to Casper 144 East A St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Cody, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Website
- Express Arrow
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Cody is 952 miles. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Des Moines to Cody.
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