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How to get fromDes Moines to Pagosa Springsby plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Pagosa Springs by plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane DSM - DRO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango, CO - Airport to Pagosa Springs, COshuttle bus
    6h 1m
    $283–806

  2. Drive 943.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Pagosa Springscar car 943.4 mi
    15h 35m
    $173–249

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lamy Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from South Capitol Station - Shelter 1 to Espanola Transit Centerbus bus 160 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Espanola Transit Center to NM-17 & Manzanita Drivebus bus 190
    5. Take the taxi from NM-17 & Manzanita Drive to Pagosa Springstaxi taxi
    27h 12m
    $510–847

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Durango, CO - Airport to Pagosa Springs, COshuttle bus
    29h 26m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus 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. Take a shuttle bus from Durango, CO - Airport to Pagosa Springs, COshuttle bus
    30h 18m
    $563–942

  6. Bus, train, taxi via Denver

    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 train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Espanola Transit Centertaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Espanola Transit Center to Pine Avenue & 4th Streetbus bus 190
    6. Take the bus from Pine Avenue & 4th Street to River Road & Empire Streetbus bus 170
    7. Take the taxi from River Road & Empire Street to Pagosa Springstaxi taxi
    32h 53m
    $330–544

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 872.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Pagosa Springs, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Pagosa Springs. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), walk to Durango, CO - Airport, then take the shuttle to Pagosa Springs, CO. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to Lamy Station, take the taxi to South Capitol Station - Shelter 1, take the bus to Espanola Transit Center, take the bus to NM-17 & Manzanita Drive, then take the taxi to Pagosa Springs.

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