What is the cheapest way to get from Kelowna to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Kelowna to Des Moines is to fly which costs $200 - $850 and takes 10h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kelowna to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Kelowna to Des Moines is to fly which takes 10h 38m and costs $200 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Kelowna and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Kelowna to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Kelowna, BC - Downtown and arriving at Des Moines via Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station and Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Kelowna to Des Moines?

The distance between Kelowna and Des Moines is 1385 miles. The road distance is 1714.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kelowna to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Kelowna to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kelowna to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Kelowna to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kelowna to Des Moines bus from?

Kelowna to Des Moines bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Kelowna, BC - Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Kelowna to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Kelowna to Des Moines is to fly which takes 10h 38m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Kelowna to Des Moines bus arrive?

Kelowna to Des Moines bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station.

What is the time difference between Kelowna and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Kelowna. It is currently 7:50 PM in Kelowna and 9:50 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Kelowna to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Kelowna to Des Moines is 1715 miles. It takes approximately 27h 35m to drive from Kelowna to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 260+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Kelowna to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Kelowna International Airport
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1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane YLW - DSM
10h 38m
$203–850
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Rock Creek, BCbus
2. Drive from Rock Creek, BC to River Road Trailer Parkcar
3. Take the bus from River Road Trailer Park to Okanogan, WA - Main TranGO Officebus
4. Take the bus from Okanogan, WA - Main TranGO Office to Wenatchee, WAbus
5. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
6. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus
47h 54m
$638–1,278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus
2d 4h
Drive 1,704.6 mi
1. Drive from Kelowna to Des Moinescar 1,704.6 mi
27h 35m
$391–564
Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus
2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane YYF - DSM
11h 52m
$209–873

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

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10h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,376.5 mi
Duration: 10h 38m

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, BC - Downtown to Des Moines via Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 2d 4h.

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