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How to get fromAltoona to Bostonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Boston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DSM - BOS
    3h 13m
    $187–744

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    30h 28m
    $389–822

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    30h 35m
    $239–422

  4. Drive 1,288.6 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Bostoncar car 1,288.6 mi
    21h 52m
    $236–340

  5. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    31h 39m
    $419–892

Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,176.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Altoona, IA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altoona to Boston via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 30h 35m.

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