Rome2Rio

How to get fromDes Moines to Quebecby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Quebec

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Quebec by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane plane DSM - YQB
    6h 46m
    $222–987

  2. Bus, train via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the train from Ottawa to Québectrain train
    34h 53m
    $377–749

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Québectrain train
    37h 6m
    $480–1,266

  4. Drive  2,104.2 km

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Quebeccar car 2,104.2 km
    22h 11m
    $426–615

  5. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane DSM - YUL
    2. Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    $960–1,658

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi taxi
    36h
    $1,028–1,231

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    4. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Québectrain train
    38h 17m
    $506–1,362

Des Moines to Quebec by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration34h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Quebec.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,895.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Quebec, QC, Canada?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Canada

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound