What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Sacramento is to fly and BART and train which costs $160 - $410 and takes 9h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.

How far is it from Des Moines to Sacramento?

The distance between Des Moines and Sacramento is 1510 miles. The road distance is 1719.1 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 40h and costs $340 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Des Moines to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Sacramento bus from?

Des Moines to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 40h.

Where does the Des Moines to Sacramento bus arrive?

Des Moines to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 9:58 AM in Des Moines and 7:58 AM in Sacramento.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Sacramento is 1719 miles. It takes approximately 25h 52m to drive from Des Moines to Sacramento.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Sacramento?

Book your Des Moines to Sacramento bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 29+ hotels available in Sacramento.

Des Moines to Sacramento - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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Fly Des Moines to Sacramento International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DSM - SMF
6h 19m
$151–627
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane FOD - SMF
8h 9m
$148–628
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
40h
$342–517
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain
46h
$875–1,317
Drive 1,709.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Sacramentocar 1,709.2 mi
25h 52m
$302–437
Fly Des Moines to Oakland International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DSM - OAK
2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
9h 27m
$181–656
Fly Des Moines to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DSM - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
9h 46m
$166–409
Fly Des Moines to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane DSM - SCK
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
10h 30m

Des Moines to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 1,501 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Sacramento Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 40h.

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