What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Grand Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Grand Junction is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Grand Junction?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $170 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Grand Junction?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Omaha, NE and Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Grand Junction?

The distance between Des Moines and Grand Junction is 820 miles. The road distance is 915.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Grand Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Grand Junction without a car is to bus which takes 20h 10m and costs $190 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Grand Junction?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Des Moines to Grand Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Grand Junction bus from?

Des Moines to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Grand Junction?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $270 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Des Moines to Grand Junction bus arrive?

Des Moines to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grand Junction?

Grand Junction is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 9:40 AM in Des Moines and 8:40 AM in Grand Junction.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Grand Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Grand Junction is 915 miles. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Des Moines to Grand Junction.

Where can I stay near Grand Junction?

There are 116+ hotels available in Grand Junction.

Des Moines to Grand Junction - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Grand Junction by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Fly Des Moines to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane DSM - GJT
5h 10m
$179–824
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
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1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane FOD - GJT
7h 30m
$118–527
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
20h 10m
$197–270
Drive 910.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Grand Junctioncar 910.1 mi
14h 19m
$167–240
Fly Des Moines to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DSM - MTJ
2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
5h 41m
$148–687
Fly Des Moines to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DSM - ASE
2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
7h 56m
$155–646
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
23h 9m
$194–383

Des Moines to Grand Junction by bus

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20h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 814.9 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Omaha, NE, Denver, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 20h 10m.

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