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How to get fromDes Moines to North Poleby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to North Pole by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Omaha, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane OMA - FAI
    17h 20m
    $389–1,448
  2. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MSP - FAI
    19h 5m
    $373–1,298
  3. Drive  3,269.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to North Polecar car 3,269.3 mi
    2d 11h
    $597–862
  4. Bus to Kansas City, fly

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MCI - FAI
    18h 49m
    $396–1,463

Omaha (OMA) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to North Pole. However, you can take the bus to Omaha, NE, walk to 14th & Dodge NW, take the line 106 bus to Eppley Airport Terminal, walk to Omaha (OMA) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound, walk to 401 - Noble St @ 8th Ave Southbound, then take the bus to 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargo. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Moines to North Pole in around 2d 11h.

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