What is the cheapest way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 25h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 10h 30m and costs $270 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Wenatchee and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Wenatchee station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Wenatchee Columbia Station and arriving at Des Moines via Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St, Transit Center, Yakima and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 29m.

How far is it from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

The distance between Wenatchee and Des Moines is 1437 miles. The road distance is 1656.7 miles.

How do I travel from Wenatchee to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 20m and costs $600 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wenatchee to Des Moines bus from?

Wenatchee to Des Moines bus services, operated by Apple Line, depart from Wenatchee Columbia Station.

Bus or fly from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines is to bus which takes 44h 29m and costs $310 - $600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $1,400 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Wenatchee to Des Moines bus arrive?

Wenatchee to Des Moines bus services, operated by Apple Line, arrive at Ellensburg station.

What is the time difference between Wenatchee and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of Wenatchee. It is currently 2:26 PM in Wenatchee and 4:26 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Wenatchee to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Wenatchee to Des Moines is 1657 miles. It takes approximately 25h 29m to drive from Wenatchee to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 250+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Wenatchee to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wenatchee to Des Moines by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train to Spokane International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Spokanetrain
2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GEG - DSM
10h 30m
$276–1,055
Bus, bus to Tri-Cities Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Ellensburgbus
2. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Yakima Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Yakima Airport to Tri-Cities Airportbus
4. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PSC - DSM
12h 52m
$210–733
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
40h 20m
$606–1,155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Ellensburgbus
2. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus 11
3. Take the bus from Yakima to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
44h 29m
$318–592
Drive 1,647.1 mi
1. Drive from Wenatchee to Des Moinescar 1,647.1 mi
25h 29m
$301–435
Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Seattletrain
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SEA - DSM
12h 12m
$264–977
Fly from Wenatchee
1. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EAT - DSM
10h 31m
$297–1,321

Wenatchee to Des Moines by bus

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44h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,428.2 mi
Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Des Moines via Ellensburg, Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St, Transit Center, Walnut / 7Th Ave, Yakima, and Denver Union Station in around 44h 29m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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