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There are 5 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 9m
    $234–578

  2. Drive  943.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Pagosa Springscar car 943.4 mi
    15h 35m
    $162–233

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Cities Of Gold Casino Park & Ride Lottaxi taxi
    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
    25h 56m
    $736–1,092

  4. Bus

    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. Take a shuttle bus from Durango, CO - Airport to Pagosa Springs, COshuttle bus
    31h 21m
    $430–579

  5. Bus, train

    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. Take a shuttle bus from Durango, CO - Airport to Pagosa Springs, COshuttle bus
    30h 4m
    $751–1,117

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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 Bus Station, 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 Las Vegas Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Cities Of Gold Casino Park & Ride Lot, take the line 160 bus to Espanola Transit Center, take the bus to NM-17 & Manzanita Drive, then take the taxi to Pagosa Springs.

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