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How to get fromEugene to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Eugene to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EUG - DSM
    6h 28m
    $109–459

  2. Fly Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane EUG - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    18h 16m
    $107–451

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eugene to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    45h
    $341–546

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Eugene to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    46h 53m
    $537–1,343

  5. Drive  1,778.8 mi

    1. Drive from Eugene to Des Moinescar car 1,778.8 mi
    29h 40m
    $325–469

  6. Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Eugene Amtrak Bus Platform to Redmond Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RDM - DSM
    9h 57m
    $117–459

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Eugene to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    9h 43m
    $148–544

Eugene to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45hAverage Duration
Ticket$341Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Eugene, OR, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eugene to Des Moines via Pasco Bus Stop and Denver Union Station in around 45h.

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