There are 3 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SLC - SEA
4h 45m$151–452Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
18h 17m$134–247Drive 826.3 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Des Moinescar 826.3 mi
13h 18m$151–218
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Des Moines is to bus which costs $130 - $250 and takes 18h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $150 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Marine View Dr S & S 223rd St via Kent Des Moines Station - Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Des Moines is 705 miles. The road distance is 831.1 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 18h 17m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Salt Lake City to Des Moines, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $150 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 18h 17m.
Salt Lake City to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Des Moines is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 7:02 AM in Salt Lake City and 6:02 AM in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Des Moines, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Seattle Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 17h 10m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Des Moines is 831 miles. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Salt Lake City to Des Moines.
There are 1034+ hotels available in Des Moines.