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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 10 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 41m
    $220–924

  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 to Des Moinesbus bus
    42h 14m

  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 Des Moinesbus bus
    2d

  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 18m
    $246–983

  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 38m
    $223–691

  7. 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 17m
    $284–1,066

  8. 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 33m
    $280–981

  9. BART, train, bus via Omaha

    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 Omaha, NEbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 1h

  10. 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 to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 3h
    $718–1,536

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,537 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

United Airlines, Southwest 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, Denver Union Station, and Denver in around 42h 14m.

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