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

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DSM - FAT
    6h 33m
    $199–822

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane FOD - FAT
    16h 36m
    $128–575

  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 Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 10m
    $314–597

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    46h 34m
    $683–1,393

  5. Drive 1,753.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fresnocar car 1,753.9 mi
    29h 13m
    $321–463

Des Moines to Fresno by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,444 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fresno Bus Station via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 44h 10m.

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