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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SLC - DSM
    5h 42m
    $269–874

  2. Drive 1,063.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Des Moinescar car 1,063.9 mi
    16h 9m
    $195–281

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1402
    23h 9m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1402
    27h 56m

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 967.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moines via Denver Union Station and Denver in around 23h 9m.

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