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

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Kelowna by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane DSM - YLW
    9h 15m
    $169–686

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    2d 4h

  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  2,725.8 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Kelownacar car 2,725.8 km
    27h 55m
    $492–711

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,216.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

American Airlines, WestJet, and five 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.

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