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How to get fromDes Moines to Edmontonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Edmonton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane DSM - YEG
    7h 18m
    $303–1,238

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Edmonton, AB - Downtownbus bus
    2d 20h
    $634–1,286

  3. Bus, train via Jasper

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Jasper to Edmontonbus bus
    3d
    $1,182–2,356

  4. Drive 2,357.4 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Edmontoncar car 2,357.4 km
    25h 20m
    $470–679

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the train from Vancouver to Edmontontrain train
    5d 14h

Des Moines to Edmonton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,027.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Edmonton, AB, Canada?

United Airlines, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Edmonton, AB - Downtown via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, and Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall in around 2d 20h.

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