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How to get fromDes Moines to Spokaneby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane DSM - GEG
    6h 5m
    $151–675

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

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    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
    17h 46m
    $119–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    31h 30m
    $339–500

  4. 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 Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    35h 11m
    $425–939

  5. Drive  1,468.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Spokanecar car 1,468.4 mi
    22h 58m
    $268–388

  6. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    41h 40m
    $308–488

Des Moines to Spokane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,257.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Spokane via Minneapolis and Billings in around 31h 30m.

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