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How to get fromSan Jose to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SJC - DSM
    6h 32m
    $120–496

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    43h 35m
    $322–521

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 1h
    $931–1,427

  4. Drive  1,824 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Des Moinescar car 1,824 mi
    27h 53m
    $333–481

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane OAK - DSM
    7h 8m
    $127–515

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SFO - DSM
    7h 33m
    $134–363

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MRY - DSM
    9h 22m
    $181–633

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SMF - DSM
    10h 20m
    $204–500

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 3h
    $1,213–2,007

San Jose to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,537 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Des Moines via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 43h 35m.

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