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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Bernardino to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ONT - DSM
    7h 18m
    $266–832

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    7h 35m
    $224–897

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to VVTC - Dock 6bus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    37h 34m
    $238–482

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    38h 20m
    $579–1,193

  5. Drive 1,638.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Bernardino to Des Moinescar car 1,638.4 mi
    25h 18m
    $299–432

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    8h 32m
    $232–930

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    9h 19m
    $233–944

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    10h 10m
    $243–940

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PSP - DSM
    10h 32m
    $252–946

  10. Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAS - DSM
    9h 25m
    $257–783

San Bernardino to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration37h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,427 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Bernardino to Des Moines via Victorville Transit Center, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 37h 34m.

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