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How to get fromVictoria to Des Moinesby plane, ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Victoria to Des Moines by plane, ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly from Victoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YYJ - DSM
    10h 27m
    $130–575

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    47h 13m
    $1,117–1,877

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Victoria to Vancouverbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2d 4h
    $382–648

  4. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YWH - DSM
    9h 1m
    $157–625

  5. Bus to Nanaimo Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Douglas & Kings to Village Green Mallbus bus
    2. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YCD - DSM
    12h 59m
    $152–632

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,544.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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