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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kelowna to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YLW - DSM
    10h 16m
    $115–475

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 4h

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 5h

  4. Drive  1,693 mi

    1. Drive from Kelowna to Des Moinescar car 1,693 mi
    27h 54m
    $388–560

  5. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYF - DSM
    12h 17m
    $130–575

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,376.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Kelowna, BC, Canada and Des Moines, IA, USA?

WestJet, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Des Moines via Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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