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How to get fromLa Junta to Des Moinesby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from La Junta to Des Moines by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Pueblo Memorial Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from La Junta to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)car car
    2. Fly from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PUB - DSM
    5h 21m
    $99–440

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Junta Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    15h 20m
    $183–437

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from La Junta to Pueblo Transitcar car
    2. Take the bus from Pueblo Transit to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    17h 39m
    $139–226

  4. Drive  684.4 mi

    1. Drive from La Junta to Des Moinescar car 684.4 mi
    12h 11m
    $125–181

  5. Drive to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from La Junta to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)car car
    2. Fly from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ALS - DSM
    6h 40m
    $120–472

  6. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from La Junta Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    15h 34m
    $203–462

La Junta to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 685.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between La Junta, CO, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from La Junta to Des Moines. However, you can drive to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Junta Station to Des Moines via Kansas City, On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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