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

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

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  1. Fly to Boise Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane DSM - BOI
    5h 3m
    $129–572

  2. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Provo Intermodal Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus bus
    37h 23m
    $260–452

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus bus
    46h 27m
    $511–1,100

  4. Drive  1,346.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Boisecar car 1,346.2 mi
    20h 49m
    $246–355

  5. Fly to Idaho Falls, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane plane DSM - IDA
    2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls,ID to Rexburgbus bus
    6h 33m
    $151–666

  6. Fly to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DSM - GEG
    6h 56m
    $176–654

  7. 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 Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus bus
    44h 6m
    $431–691

Des Moines to Idaho by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration37h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boise Airport (BOI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Denver Union Station, Provo Intermodal Hub, Provo Central Station, 300 S / 600 E - Provo, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC in around 37h 23m.

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