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How to get fromDes Moines to Great Fallsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Great Falls by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane DSM - GTF
    5h 15m
    $209–973

  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 Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane FOD - GTF
    12h 58m
    $157–775

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    28h 50m
    $325–739

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    30h 25m
    $330–505

  5. Drive  1,146.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Great Fallscar car 1,146.2 mi
    19h 3m
    $210–303

Des Moines to Great Falls by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 968.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Great Falls Transfer Center via Minneapolis, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 30h 25m.

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