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How to get fromDes Moines to Colorado Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Colorado Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane DSM - COS
    5h 16m
    $132–625

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    16h 46m
    $125–224

  3. Drive 696.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Colorado Springscar car 696.5 mi
    11h 57m
    $128–184

  4. Fly to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)plane plane DSM - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    4h 22m
    $168–676

  5. Bus 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
    16h 50m
    $173–236

Des Moines to Colorado Springs by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Colorado Springs, CO via Denver Union Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, Auraria West Station, and Denver, CO in around 16h 46m.

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