Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kelowna

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Kelowna by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Kelowna International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane DSM - YLW
    8h 59m
    $207–915

  2. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee, WA to Okanogan, WA - Main TranGO Officebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Okanogan, WA - Main TranGO Office to River Road Trailer Parkbus bus
    5. Drive from River Road Trailer Park to Rock Creek, BCcar car
    6. Take the bus from Rock Creek, BC to Kelowna, BCbus bus
    47h 45m
    $793–1,652

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    2d 6h

  4. Drive  2,742.4 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Kelownacar car 2,742.4 km
    27h 33m
    $552–797

  5. Fly to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane DSM - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Queensway Exchbus bus
    11h 46m
    $267–1,057

Des Moines (DSM) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Kelowna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,216.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

American Airlines, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Vancouver - Pacific Station in around 2d 6h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers