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 $200 - $650 and takes 9h 25m.

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 1m and costs $250 - $1,100.

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 38h 39m.

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 38h 39m and costs $410 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 Jefferson Lines, 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 1m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 38h 39m.

Where does the Des Moines to Sacramento bus arrive?

Des Moines to Sacramento bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 9:40 PM in Des Moines and 7:40 PM 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 51m to drive from Des Moines to Sacramento.

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

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Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 322+ hotels available in Sacramento.

Des Moines to Sacramento - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DSM - SMF
6h 1m
$250–1,025
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
cheapest
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 25m
$205–637
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
38h 39m
$412–589
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omahabus
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
3. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain
45h 49m
$590–1,085
Drive 1,709.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Sacramentocar 1,709.2 mi
25h 51m
$312–451
Fly 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 36m
$263–968
Fly 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
8h 52m
$280–1,089

Des Moines to Sacramento by bus and foot

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38h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,501.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Sacramento Bus Station via Denver, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 38h 39m.

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