Des Moines to Toronto by train
Toronto lies 1,184 km (736 mi) east of Des Moines, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 1 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,444 km (897 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Des Moines | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 214,133 | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 264 m (866 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Des Moines Union Station, East Des Moines Union Depot | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station |
| Postal codes | 50301–50983 | M5A |
Clocks in Toronto are 1 h ahead of Des Moines right now, so a 16 h 1 min journey lands 17 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Toronto
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Des Moines to Toronto
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Staying in Toronto
Our booking partner lists 1,513+ places to stay in Toronto (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 727 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (303), and 24 are five-star. Across 296 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 251,382 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Toronto from Des Moines?
1,184 km (736 mi) in a straight line, east of Des Moines; by road roughly 1,444 km (897 mi).
How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Toronto by train?
About 16 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Des Moines and Toronto?
Toronto is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Toronto?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Toronto?
Our booking partner lists 1,513+ places to stay in Toronto, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.