There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Montana by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Logan International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane DSM - BIL
4h 32m$186–844Fly to Gallatin Field Airport
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane DSM - BZN
4h 42m$149–723Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
20h 30m$220–321Drive 928.1 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Billingscar 928.1 mi
14h 55m$170–245Fly to Helena Regional Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane DSM - HLN
5h 52m$230–1,036Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane DSM - FCA
5h 37m$238–958Fly to Great Falls International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane DSM - GTF
6h 22m$240–1,124Fly to Missoula International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane DSM - MSO
6h 47m$179–773Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
21h 50m$245–350
Des Moines to Montana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Montana is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Montana is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Montana. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Billings via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.
The distance between Des Moines and Montana is 813 miles. The road distance is 933.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Montana without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $220 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Des Moines to Montana, including transfers.
Des Moines to Montana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Montana is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 30m.
Des Moines to Montana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Montana is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 2:49 PM in Des Moines and 1:49 PM in Montana.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Montana, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Logan International Airport (BIL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Billings via Minneapolis in around 20h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Des Moines to Gallatin Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Des Moines to Gallatin Field Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Helena Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Des Moines to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Glacier Park International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Great Falls International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Montana is 934 miles. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Des Moines to Montana.
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