There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Vancouver by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane DSM - PDX
6h 46m$214–877Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane FOD - PDX
9h 33m$143–580Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Vancouver Stationtrain Empire Builder
43h 2m$615–1,289Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
44h 53m$306–587Drive 1,775 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Vancouvercar 1,775 mi
27h 49m$324–468
Des Moines to Vancouver by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Vancouver is to drive and fly which costs $140 - $600 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Vancouver is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Broadway & 13th St via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop and NW Everett & 5th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 53m.
The distance between Des Moines and Vancouver is 1500 miles. The road distance is 1785.4 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Vancouver without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 2m and costs $600 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Des Moines to Vancouver, including transfers.
Des Moines to Vancouver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Vancouver is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $210 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 44h 53m.
Des Moines to Vancouver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Vancouver is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 6:27 PM in Des Moines and 4:27 PM in Vancouver.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Vancouver, WA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Broadway & 13th St via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 44h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Portland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Vancouver is 1785 miles. It takes approximately 27h 49m to drive from Des Moines to Vancouver.
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