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How to get fromEdmonton to Des Moinesby plane, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YEG - DSM
    8h 40m
    $133–578

  2. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane YEG - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    23h 18m
    $131–580

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calgary - Airport YYC to Lethbridge - University Transit Loopbus bus
    3. Drive from Lethbridge - University Transit Loop to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    4. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    6. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    36h 34m

  4. Drive  1,465.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Des Moinescar car 1,465.9 mi
    25h 21m
    $336–485

  5. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYC - DSM
    10h 36m
    $145–536

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,257.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, WestJet, and three other airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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