There are 8 ways to get from Laramie to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Laramie Regional Airport to Des Moines
best- Fly from Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAR - DSM
6h 24m$99–436Fly Laramie Regional Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane LAR - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
6h 22m$97–428Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Laramie to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
17h$157–243Drive 675.8 mi
- Drive from Laramie to Des Moinescar 675.8 mi
10h 24m$124–179Taxi to Cheyenne Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Take the taxi from Laramie to Cheyenne-Airport-CYStaxi
- Fly from Cheyenne Airport (CYS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CYS - DSM
6h 35m$182–525Bus to Denver, fly to Des Moines
- Take the bus from UW Washakie Dining Center to Denver International Airport Pickupsbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DEN - DSM
6h 6m$135–480Bus via Denver Airport (DEN)
- Take the bus from UW Washakie Dining Center to Denver International Airport Pickupsbus Groome Transportation - Wyoming
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
18h 12m$177–287Bus via Omaha
- Take the bus from UW Washakie Dining Center to Denver International Airport Pickupsbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
18h 42m$231–317
Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laramie to Des Moines is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Laramie to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Laramie to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Laramie and arriving at Des Moines via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
The distance between Laramie and Des Moines is 639 miles. The road distance is 679.8 miles.
The best way to get from Laramie to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 17h and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Laramie to Des Moines, including transfers.
Laramie to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Laramie station.
The best way to get from Laramie to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 17h.
Laramie to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Des Moines is 1h ahead of Laramie. It is currently 9:26 PM in Laramie and 10:26 PM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Laramie, WY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Laramie to Des Moines via Laramie and Denver Union Station in around 17h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laramie Regional Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Cheyenne Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Denver to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Laramie Regional Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Laramie to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from UW Washakie Dining Center to Denver International Airport Pickups
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Denvier, CO
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Wyoming - DIA
Bus from UW Washakie Dining Center to Denver International Airport Pickups
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Denvier, CO
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Wyoming - DIA
Bus from UW Washakie Dining Center to Denver International Airport Pickups
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Denvier, CO
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Wyoming - DIA
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Snowy Range Taxi
- Phone
- +1-307-343-2323
- Website
- snowyrangetaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Laramie to Des Moines is 680 miles. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Laramie to Des Moines.
Book your Laramie to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 187+ hotels available in Des Moines.




