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Five ways to Travel from Des Moines to Oakland

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Cheapest
By car (2 885 km)
26 h 58 min
2885 km.
from $158
Other
Bus
41 h 52 min
2475 km.
from $572.74
Bus, Train
47 h 40 min
2475 km.
from $410.28
Bus, Plane (Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
7 h 50 min
2475 km.
from $331.52
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sacramento International Airport)
9 h 16 min
2475 km.
from $540.43

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,273.86

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$394.90
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
10h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$458.59
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.37–$764.32

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$1,273.86

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$305.73

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$496.81
Plane from Des Moines to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$624.19
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$573.24
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$955.39

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Denver to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
33h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$445.85
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$89.17

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to 12th
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$140.12

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$254.77
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$82.80

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Email:
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Denver
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Oakland is to fly which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Oakland is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Oakland via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 52m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Oakland?

The distance between Des Moines and Oakland is 2538 km. The road distance is 2885 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 41h 52m and costs $195.65 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Des Moines to Oakland, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Oakland bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Oakland?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Oakland is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $76.09 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $760.87 and takes 41h 52m.

Where does the Des Moines to Oakland bus arrive?

Des Moines to Oakland bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Oakland?

Oakland is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 18:51 in Des Moines and 16:51 in Oakland.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Oakland is 2885 km. It takes approximately 27h 1m to drive from Des Moines to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 797+ hotels available in Oakland. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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