There are 7 ways to get from Kalispell to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Des Moines
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FCA - DSM
5h 20m$256–1,055Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane FCA - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
10h 41m$185–709Train, bus
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
30h 22m$431–894Bus
- Take the bus from Kalispell to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
31h 59m$356–518Drive 1,370.6 mi
- Drive from Kalispell to Des Moinescar 1,370.6 mi
21h 33m$251–362Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Drive from Kalispell to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSO - DSM
7h 14m$227–950Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalispell Regional Medical Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
30h 54m$323–730
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalispell to Des Moines is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 21h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kalispell to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalispell to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Kalispell and arriving at Des Moines via Billings and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 59m.
The distance between Kalispell and Des Moines is 1129 miles. The road distance is 1378.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 22m and costs $430 - $900.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kalispell to Des Moines, including transfers.
Kalispell to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kalispell station.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 31h 59m.
Kalispell to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Des Moines is 1h ahead of Kalispell. It is currently 5:55 PM in Kalispell and 6:55 PM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to Des Moines via Kalispell, Billings, and Minneapolis in around 31h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Kalispell to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kalispell to Des Moines is 1379 miles. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Kalispell to Des Moines.
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