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How to get fromDurango to Des Moinesby car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Durango to Des Moines by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Four Corners Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Durango to Farmington-Airport-FMNcar car
    2. Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FMN - DSM
    5h 35m
    $167–735

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 19m
    $223–379

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 31m
    $354–726

  4. Drive 1,003.4 mi

    1. Drive from Durango to Des Moinescar car 1,003.4 mi
    16h 48m
    $184–265

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DRO - DSM
    8h 4m
    $427–991

Durango to Des Moines by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration27h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 906.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Durango, CO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Durango to Des Moines via Albuquerque Bus Station, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, and Denver Union Station in around 27h 19m.

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