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How to get fromIowa to Salt Lake Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Salt Lake City by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane DSM - SLC
    5h 11m
    $201–626

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane MLI - SLC
    8h 5m
    $104–485

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    25h 45m
    $203–330

  4. Drive  1,063.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Salt Lake Citycar car 1,063.1 mi
    16h 8m
    $194–281

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane OMA - SLC
    6h 2m
    $145–486

Des Moines (DSM) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 967.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Salt Lake City, UT, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Des Moines and Denver Union Station in around 25h 45m.

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