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

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

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  1. Fly to Denver, bus

    best
    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 27m
    $134–508

  2. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane DSM - COS
    5h 21m
    $93–417

  3. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus
    16h 50m
    $186–234

  4. Drive  696.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Colorado Springscar car 696.5 mi
    11h 57m
    $115–167

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus South
    17h 40m
    $135–200

Des Moines to Colorado Springs by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 680.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Colorado Springs Downtown Station via Omaha, Denver, and Union Station Gate B4 in around 16h 50m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) hourly.

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