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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DSM - LAS
    3h 41m
    $133–387

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US1200
    32h 40m
    $260–401

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Kingman Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    35h 55m

  4. Drive  1,414.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Las Vegascar car 1,414.5 mi
    21h 41m
    $259–373

Des Moines to Las Vegas by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,223.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Las Vegas, NV, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to EB Stewart after 4th via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Las Vegas Strip, and NB Las Vegas at The Wynn in around 32h 40m.

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