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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 3m
    $228–971

  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
    13h 14m
    $147–674

  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
    $405–789

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte to Great Fallsbus bus
    29h 10m
    $320–497

  5. Drive 1,156.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Great Fallscar car 1,156.5 mi
    18h 42m
    $212–305

Des Moines to Great Falls by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 968.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta 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 via Albert Lea, Billings, and Butte in around 29h 10m.

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