The average bus between Newark Airport (EWR) and Des Moines takes 37h 26m and the fastest bus takes 32h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark Airport (EWR) to Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Newark Airport (EWR) and Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark Airport (EWR) is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Des Moines at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 37h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Newark Airport (EWR) to Des Moines? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Newark Airport (EWR) station and arriving at Des Moines station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 26m.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Des Moines bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Des Moines bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Des Moines station.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Des Moines is 1,626.7 km. The road distance is 1,891 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal B to Des Moines via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 10m.