Toronto to Des Moines by train
Des Moines lies 1,184 km (736 mi) west of Toronto, -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 Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,444 km (897 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Toronto | Des Moines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 214,133 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 264 m (866 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station | Des Moines Union Station, East Des Moines Union Depot |
| Postal codes | M5A | 50301–50983 |
Clocks in Des Moines are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 16 h 1 min journey lands only 15 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Des Moines
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Toronto to Des Moines
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Staying in Des Moines
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Common questions
How far is Des Moines from Toronto?
1,184 km (736 mi) in a straight line, west of Toronto; by road roughly 1,444 km (897 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Des Moines 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 Toronto and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Des Moines?
The Dollar (USD).
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.