What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Des Moines is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 23h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $240 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.

How far is it from Altoona to Des Moines?

The distance between Altoona and Des Moines is 831 miles. The road distance is 864.4 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 14m and costs $200 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Altoona to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Des Moines bus from?

Altoona to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Altoona to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Altoona to Des Moines is to bus which takes 23h 25m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $950 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Altoona to Des Moines bus arrive?

Altoona to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between Altoona and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Altoona. It is currently 12:32 AM in Altoona and 11:32 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Altoona to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Des Moines is 864 miles. It takes approximately 14h 53m to drive from Altoona to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Altoona to Des Moines?

Book your Altoona to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 251+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Altoona to Des Moines - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Altoona to Des Moines by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JST - DSM
9h 36m
$171–761
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
23h 25m
$142–282
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
21h 14m
$200–446
Drive 859.4 mi
1. Drive from Altoona to Des Moinescar 859.4 mi
14h 53m
$157–227
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SCE - DSM
7h 36m
$155–788
Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PIT - DSM
9h 16m
$197–937
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHL - DSM
9h 34m
$291–1,259
Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport
1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AOO - DSM
6h 17m
$248–931
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
23h 6m
$220–501
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
25h 15m
$158–287

Altoona to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

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21h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 826.3 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Des Moines via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 23h 25m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.

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