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How to get fromSpokane to Des Moinesby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Spokane to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GEG - DSM
    6h 20m
    $110–438

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane GEG - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    12h 17m
    $108–450

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 40m
    $369–526

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    34h 48m
    $844–1,299

  5. Drive  1,467.5 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Des Moinescar car 1,467.5 mi
    23h
    $268–387

Spokane to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,256.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Des Moines via Billings and Minneapolis in around 32h 40m.

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