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How to get fromDes Moines to Sandpointby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Spokane International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DSM - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $190–789

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane FOD - GEG
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    20h 12m
    $149–642

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Sandpoint Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    33h 22m
    $485–989

  4. Bus, train via Billings

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    34h 55m
    $385–575

  5. Drive 1,467.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Sandpointcar car 1,467.1 mi
    23h 46m
    $268–387

  6. Fly Des Moines to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane DSM - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $278–986

  7. Fly Des Moines to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane DSM - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Sandpointcar car
    9h 34m
    $178–721

Des Moines to Sandpoint by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration33h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$485Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,324 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Sandpoint, ID, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Sandpoint. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Spokane International Airport (GEG), walk to Spokane International Airport Concourse C, take the bus to Riverside @ Washington, walk to Spokane, then take the train to Sandpoint Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Sandpoint Station via St. Paul and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 33h 22m.

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