There are 10 ways to get from Montana to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 from Gallatin Field Airport
best- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BZN - DSM
4h 16m$100–410Bus
- Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
20h 40m$231–330Drive 938.4 mi
- Drive from Billings to Des Moinescar 938.4 mi
14h 34m$172–248Fly from Logan International Airport
- Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BIL - DSM
4h 38m$120–483Fly from Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FCA - DSM
5h 31m$177–657Fly from Helena Regional Airport
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane HLN - DSM
5h 25m$159–686Fly from Missoula International Airport
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSO - DSM
6h 51m$138–623Fly from Great Falls International Airport
- Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GTF - DSM
6h 53m$168–774Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
21h 45m$252–352Bus via Minneapolis #2
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
22h$227–322
Montana to Des Moines by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montana to Des Moines is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Montana to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Montana to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Billings and arriving at Des Moines via Sioux Falls and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
The distance between Montana and Des Moines is 933 miles. The road distance is 943.9 miles.
The best way to get from Montana to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 20h 40m and costs $230 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Montana to Des Moines, including transfers.
Montana to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Billings station.
The best way to get from Montana to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $100 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $330 and takes 20h 40m.
Montana to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Des Moines is 1h ahead of Montana. It is currently 12:23 PM in Montana and 1:23 PM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Montana, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Des Moines via Sioux Falls and Omaha, NE in around 20h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Logan International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Great Falls International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $160–220
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Montana to Des Moines is 944 miles. It takes approximately 14h 34m to drive from Montana to Des Moines.
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