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How to get fromDes Moines to San Luis Obispoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane DSM - SBP
    6h 56m
    $159–673

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    45h 55m
    $633–1,327

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 1h
    $354–628

  4. Drive 1,819.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to San Luis Obispocar car 1,819.1 mi
    28h 50m
    $332–480

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane DSM - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    9h 7m
    $219–823

Des Moines to San Luis Obispo by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration45h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$633Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,528.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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