There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Medford by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane DSM - MFR
5h 59m$178–721Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medfordbus
2d 2h$343–705Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Passbus
- Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medfordbus
2d 3h$654–1,509Drive 1,784.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Medfordcar 1,784.1 mi
29h 48m$326–471
Des Moines to Medford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Medford is to drive which costs $320 - $470 and takes 29h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Medford is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Medford. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at 200 S Front St - Medford via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Des Moines and Medford is 1511 miles. The road distance is 1794.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Medford without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $340 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Des Moines to Medford, including transfers.
Des Moines to Medford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Medford is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h.
Des Moines to Medford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Medford is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 11:28 PM in Des Moines and 9:28 PM in Medford.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Medford, OR, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 200 S Front St - Medford via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Grants Pass, and Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grants Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medford
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $8–45
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medford
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $8–45
- Phone
- +1 888-846-4183
- Website
- Point
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medford
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–22
- Website
- Point
Bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medford
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–22
- Website
- Point
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Medford is 1795 miles. It takes approximately 29h 48m to drive from Des Moines to Medford.
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