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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
    $188–822

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Pocatello Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pocatello to Salt Lake Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 14m
    $366–556

  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
    $601–1,251

  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 Fallsbus bus
    2. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IDA - DSM
    6h 18m
    $240–1,064

  6. Bus to Spokane International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coeur d'Alene to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    7h 31m
    $229–921

  7. Bus to Yellowstone Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rexburg to West Yellowstone, MTbus bus
    2. Fly from Yellowstone Airport (WYS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane WYS - DSM
    8h 41m
    $214–844

  8. 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
    7h 39m
    $214–886

Idaho to Des Moines by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest 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 S St 9th & W Myrtle St NWC to Des Moines via Boise Airport, Boise, ID - Airport, Pocatello Transit, Pocatello, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 33h 14m.

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