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

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

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DSM - GEG
    2. Take the bus from Spokane International Airport to Lewiston, IDbus bus
    9h 22m
    $258–936

  2. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane DSM - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Lewistoncar car
    10h 8m
    $218–831

  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, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Lewiston, IDbus bus
    35h 25m
    $381–582

  4. 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 Lewiston, IDbus bus
    38h 51m
    $561–1,149

  5. Drive 1,497.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lewistoncar car 1,497.9 mi
    24h 11m
    $274–395

  6. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane DSM - PSC
    2. Take the bus from Kennewick, WA - Fred Meyer to Moscow, ID - U of Ibus bus
    3. Take the bus from U of I, Moscow, ID to Lewiston, IDbus bus
    13h 6m
    $246–846

  7. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Lewiston, IDbus bus
    45h 20m
    $322–637

Des Moines to Lewiston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,373.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Lewiston, ID via Albert Lea, Billings, MT, Spokane Station, and Spokane in around 35h 25m.

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