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How to get fromMartinez to Des Moinesby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Martinez to Des Moines by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Martinez to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane OAK - DSM
    7h 35m
    $230–948

  2. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SFO - DSM
    8h 16m
    $225–650

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    41h 43m
    $281–566

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    46h 20m
    $515–1,074

  5. Drive 1,770.7 mi

    1. Drive from Martinez to Des Moinescar car 1,770.7 mi
    26h 56m
    $324–467

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SJC - DSM
    8h 53m
    $243–972

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SMF - DSM
    8h 18m
    $247–1,012

  8. Train, bus via Omaha

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    46h 50m
    $585–1,094

Martinez to Des Moines by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,582.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Martinez, Contra Costa County, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Martinez to Des Moines via Suisun-Fairfield, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 43m.

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