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How to get fromSanta Fe to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SAF - DSM
    4h 51m
    $178–796

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane SAF - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    11h 55m
    $122–470

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Pueblo, CObus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pueblo Transit to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 31m
    $188–327

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lamy Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    23h 9m
    $295–619

  5. Drive 943.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Des Moinescar car 943.7 mi
    16h 4m
    $173–249

Santa Fe to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Fe to Des Moines via Santa Fe, Pueblo Transit, and Denver Union Station in around 21h 31m.

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