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How to get fromDes Moines to Mesa Verde National Parkby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane DSM - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    6h 4m
    $140–639

  2. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    29h 27m
    $348–734

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    30h 44m
    $206–402

  4. Drive 1,055.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 1,055.2 mi
    17h 59m
    $193–279

  5. Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane DSM - FMN
    2. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    6h 36m
    $143–644

Des Moines (DSM) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 884.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Mesa Verde National Park via Kansas City Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Durango in around 29h 27m.

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