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

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There are 8 ways to get from Idaho to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Boise Airport

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    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOI - DSM
    5h 59m
    $158–722

  2. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 47m
    $254–466

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    46h 33m
    $511–1,101

  4. Drive  1,347 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Des Moinescar car 1,347 mi
    20h 50m
    $246–356

  5. Bus to Idaho Falls, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rexburg to Idaho Falls,IDbus bus
    2. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IDA - DSM
    6h 27m
    $210–964

  6. Fly from Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    7h 12m
    $196–755

  7. Bus to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum, fly

    1. Take the bus from Twin Falls to Hailey, IDbus bus
    2. Fly from Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum (SUN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SUN - DSM
    8h 13m
    $214–936

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    44h 3m
    $431–696

Idaho to Des Moines by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration34h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,164.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Station - Upper Deck to Des Moines via W Chinden Blvd & E 39th St NEC, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, Ogden, UT, 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 34h 47m.

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