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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Spokane by plane, bus, train, or car

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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 2m
    $170–723

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

    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
    18h 4m
    $129–576

  3. Bus

    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
    32h 50m
    $365–530

  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
    $505–1,039

  5. Drive 1,478.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Spokanecar car 1,478.7 mi
    22h 36m
    $270–390

Des Moines to Spokane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,257.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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 32h 50m.

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