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 43m$154–641Drive 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 6m$117–493Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cody, WYbus
23h 20m$264–380Drive 946.6 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Codycar 946.6 mi
17h 14m$173–250Bus via Des Moines
- 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 Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Casperbus
- Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Cody, WYbus
26h 20m$331–423
Des Moines to Cody by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 43m 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 Minneapolis and Billings, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
The distance between Des Moines and Cody is 816 miles. The road distance is 952.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Cody without a car is to bus which takes 23h 20m and costs $260 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 43m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $380 and takes 23h 20m.
Des Moines to Cody bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Cody is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 11:55 AM in Des Moines and 10:55 AM 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Cody, WY via Minneapolis and Billings, MT in around 23h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Yellowstone Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
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
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Cody is 952 miles. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Des Moines to Cody.
There are 38+ hotels available in Cody.