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San Jose to Des Moines

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American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$1,020.55
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$395.46
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$586.82

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$701.63
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$1,020.55
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$956.76

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.78–$306.16

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$599.57
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$497.52
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
35h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$561.30

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$12.12
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

North Lake Tahoe Express

Phone:
+1 866.216.5222
Website:
northlaketahoeexpress.com/
Bus from Northstar Village Gate # 7 to Reno
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$173.00

Tahoe Ski Trips

Phone:
+1 925-382-8320
Website:
tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from San Jose Park to Ride
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$109.57

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.41–$70.16

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$267.89
Bus from Omaha to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$82.92

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$102.05

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$178.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Des Moines is to Caltrain and fly which costs $81.52 - $304.35 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $239.13 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from San Jose Park and Ride and arriving at Des Moines via Northstar Village Gate # 7, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Sparks Transit Center and Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 2m.

How far is it from San Jose to Des Moines?

The distance between San Jose and Des Moines is 2472 km. The road distance is 2942.4 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 43h 2m and costs $413.04 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from San Jose to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Des Moines bus from?

San Jose to Des Moines bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from San Jose Park and Ride station.

Bus or fly from San Jose to Des Moines?

The best way to get from San Jose to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $239.13 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $413.04 - $923.91 and takes 43h 2m.

Where does the San Jose to Des Moines bus arrive?

San Jose to Des Moines bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 09:40 in San Jose and 11:40 in Des Moines.

Can I drive from San Jose to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Des Moines is 2942 km. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from San Jose to Des Moines.

Which airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport to Des Moines Airport?

Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport to Des Moines Airport.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 210+ hotels available in Des Moines. Prices start at $35.37 per night.
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