What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Des Moines is to bus and fly and drive which costs $140 - $600 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $220 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Des Moines via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 45m.

How far is it from Salem to Des Moines?

The distance between Salem and Des Moines is 1538 miles. The road distance is 1829.2 miles.

How do I travel from Salem to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 43h 45m and costs $300 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Salem to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Des Moines bus from?

Salem to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salem station.

Where does the Salem to Des Moines bus arrive?

Salem to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Salem and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Salem. It is currently 11:59 AM in Salem and 1:59 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Salem to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Des Moines is 1829 miles. It takes approximately 28h 37m to drive from Salem to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salem to Des Moines?

Book your Salem to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 265+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Salem to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Des Moines
best
1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PDX - DSM
7h 34m
$223–942
Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane PDX - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
11h 45m
$142–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
43h 45m
$308–613
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salem to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus
45h 58m
$623–1,403
Drive 1,818.6 mi
1. Drive from Salem to Des Moinescar 1,818.6 mi
28h 37m
$332–480
Bus to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Redmond Airportbus
2. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RDM - DSM
9h 34m
$203–821
Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain
2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EUG - DSM
9h
$231–924

Salem to Des Moines by bus

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43h 45mAverage Duration

$308Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,529.2 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Salem to Des Moines via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, and Denver Union Station in around 43h 45m.

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