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How to get fromDes Moines to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DSM - SMF
    5h 54m
    $190–775

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DSM - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    9h 16m
    $170–632

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    39h 50m
    $289–464

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train
    45h 54m
    $501–963

  5. Drive  1,709.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Sacramentocar car 1,709.2 mi
    25h 51m
    $312–451

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DSM - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    8h 57m
    $215–829

Des Moines to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,501 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Sacramento Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 39h 50m.

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