How to Travel from
Oakland to Des Moines
by Route or Car
Five ways to Travel from Oakland to Des Moines
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Cheapest
By car (2 886 km)
26 h 58 min
2886 km.
from $158
Other
Bus
40 h 37 min
2475 km.
from $574.76
Train, Bus
45 h 59 min
2476 km.
from $523.46
Train, Plane
8 h 47 min
2475 km.
from $431.52
Train, bus via Omaha, Train, bus via Omaha
47 h 27 min
2476 km.
from $410.22
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$702.50
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$830.22
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$1,021.81
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$395.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$268.23–$472.59
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$332.09–$587.54
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.68–$702.50
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$702.50
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:
$242.68–$830.22
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.77–$1,021.81
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:
$63.86–$306.54
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.68–$702.50
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$498.13
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$600.31
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$268.23–$766.36
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Denver
Ave. Duration:
33h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.73–$447.04
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.94
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Oakland to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.88–$140.50
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.02–$485.36
Burlington Trailways
Bus from Denver to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.73–$268.23
Bus from Omaha to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.15–$83.02
Express Arrow
Bus from Denver to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.27–$178.82
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Des Moines?
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Des Moines is to fly which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 7h 8m.
What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Des Moines?
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Des Moines?
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Des Moines via Sparks Transit Center and Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 37m.
How far is it from Oakland to Des Moines?
The distance between Oakland and Des Moines is 2496 km. The road distance is 2885.5 km.
How do I travel from Oakland to Des Moines without a car?
The best way to get from Oakland to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 40h 37m and costs $184.78 - $760.87 .
How long does it take to get from Oakland to Des Moines?
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Oakland to Des Moines, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Oakland to Des Moines bus from?
Oakland to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Bus or fly from Oakland to Des Moines?
The best way to get from Oakland to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $760.87 and takes 40h 37m.
Where does the Oakland to Des Moines bus arrive?
Oakland to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2h ahead of Oakland. It is currently 16:49 in Oakland and 18:49 in Des Moines.
Can I drive from Oakland to Des Moines?
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Des Moines is 2886 km. It takes approximately 27h 2m to drive from Oakland to Des Moines.
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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