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

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Idaho Falls by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Idaho Falls

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane plane DSM - IDA
    5h 58m
    $157–711

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Idaho Falls

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane plane FOD - IDA
    19h 26m
    $111–464

  3. 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, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    30h 5m
    $330–507

  4. Bus, train via Shelby

    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
    4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    37h 35m
    $475–939

  5. Drive 1,140.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Idaho Fallscar car 1,140.3 mi
    18h 5m
    $209–301

  6. Fly Des Moines to Jackson Hole Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)plane plane DSM - JAC
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Airport, WY to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    8h 15m
    $204–886

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus bus
    43h
    $533–1,098

  8. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus bus
    3d 11h

Des Moines to Idaho Falls by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43hAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Idaho Falls (IDA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Idaho Falls, ID via Albert Lea, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 30h 5m.

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