Rome2Rio

How to get fromDes Moines to Crescent Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Find Transport to Crescent City

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Crescent City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Des Moines to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane DSM - ACV
    2. Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Grocery Outletbus bus
    10h 58m
    $255–1,133

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane FOD - MFR
    3. Take the bus from Medford Airport to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    19h 35m
    $133–505

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave to Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    2d 3h
    $356–560

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    2d 5h
    $617–1,499

  5. Drive  1,894.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Crescent Citycar car 1,894.8 mi
    32h 1m
    $346–500

  6. Fly Des Moines to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane DSM - MFR
    2. Take the bus from Medford Airport to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    11h 59m
    $180–763

  7. Fly Des Moines to Crescent City

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Crescent City (CEC)plane plane DSM - CEC
    8h 50m
    $241–989

  8. Bus, train via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Eugenetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Eugene Amtrak to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Pass to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoCbus bus
    2d 11h
    $662–1,694

Des Moines to Crescent City by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Crescent City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,657.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Crescent City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Crescent City Cultural Center/CoC via Denver Union Station, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, Amtrak Reno, Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave, Greyhound Connection To Medford Via The Shuttle Klamath Falls + Amtrak Klamath Falls Rail Station, and Klamath Falls Amtrak Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Advanced Air, LLC, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Crescent City (CEC) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There