There are 5 ways to get from Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
best- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SUX - DSM
4h 44m$141–725Drive 198.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM)car 198.7 mi
3h 22m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Sioux City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 706
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S
5h 59m$111–297Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sioux City to Des Moines-DSM198.7 mi
3h 22mBus to Sioux Falls, fly
- Take the bus from Sioux City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FSD - DSM
6h 36m$135–661
Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM). However, there are services departing from Sioux City and arriving at Des Moines via Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Sioux City and Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 162 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $110 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM), including transfers.
Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Sioux City station.
The best way to get from Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 5h 59m.
Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Omaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Sioux City to Des Moines Airport (DSM).
What companies run services between Sioux City, IA, USA and Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA?
United Airlines flies from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sioux City to Des Moines International Airport, IA via Omaha, NE, Des Moines, and Ankeny, IA in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Sioux Falls to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Sioux Falls to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sioux Falls to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Sioux Falls to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sioux Falls to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Sioux Falls to Des Moines via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Sioux City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sioux City to Des Moines-DSM
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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