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How to get fromLas Vegas to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Las Vegas to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAS - DSM
    4h 12m
    $122–357

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    31h 40m
    $261–402

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kingman Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    37h 5m

  4. Drive  1,413.8 mi

    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Des Moinescar car 1,413.8 mi
    21h 42m
    $250–361

Las Vegas to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,224.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Des Moines via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 31h 40m.

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