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

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

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  1. Fly Redding Municipal Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RDD - DSM
    8h 1m
    $238–972

  2. Fly Redding Municipal Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane RDD - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    17h 54m
    $148–626

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    42h 40m
    $304–595

  4. Train, bus via Denver

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 2h
    $561–1,155

  5. Drive 1,773.3 mi

    1. Drive from Redding to Des Moinescar car 1,773.3 mi
    27h 20m
    $324–468

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SMF - DSM
    11h 2m
    $280–1,080

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 11h
    $809–1,729

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3d 1h
    $636–1,149

Redding to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,509.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Des Moines via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 42h 40m.

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