What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fairbanks is to bus and fly which costs $310 - $1,300 and takes 21h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fairbanks is to bus and fly which takes 17h 11m and costs $330 - $1,300.

How far is it from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

The distance between Des Moines and Fairbanks is 2753 miles. The road distance is 3301.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

It takes approximately 20h 7m to get from Des Moines to Fairbanks, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is 3h behind Des Moines. It is currently 1:05 AM in Des Moines and 10:05 PM in Fairbanks.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Fairbanks is 3302 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Des Moines to Fairbanks.

Where can I stay near Fairbanks?

There are 181+ hotels available in Fairbanks.

Des Moines to Fairbanks - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Fairbanks by bus, plane, or car

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Bus to Omaha, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane OMA - FAI
20h 7m
$397–1,439
Bus, bus to Rochester, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
2. Take the bus from Ames to Owatonnabus
3. Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus
4. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane RST - FAI
21h 42m
$319–1,276
Drive 3,282.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fairbankscar 3,282.5 mi
2d 12h
$599–866
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane MSP - FAI
17h 11m
$335–1,266
Bus to Kansas City, fly
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane MCI - FAI
18h 2m
$385–1,452

Omaha (OMA) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

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13h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,737.3 mi
Duration: 20h 7m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Fairbanks. However, you can take the bus to Omaha, NE, walk to 14th & Dodge NW, take the line 106 bus to Eppley Airport Terminal, walk to Omaha (OMA) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, then take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to Fairbanks in around 2d 12h.

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