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How to get fromSan Diego to West Des Moinesby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to West Des Moines by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAN - DSM
    5h 11m
    $210–843

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
    40h 15m
    $304–571

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    43h 2m
    $634–1,350

  4. Drive 1,738.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to West Des Moinescar car 1,738.9 mi
    27h 2m
    $318–459

  5. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 4h
    $329–475

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,432.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to West Des Moines via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 40h 15m.

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