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

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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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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JST - DSM
    6h 35m
    $128–483

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SCE - DSM
    7h 36m
    $106–459

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 14m
    $378–591

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 20m
    $153–243

  5. Drive  859.4 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Des Moinescar car 859.4 mi
    14h 53m
    $157–227

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIT - DSM
    9h 36m
    $166–609

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    9h 46m
    $259–824

  8. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AOO - DSM
    9h 5m
    $169–573

  9. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 6m
    $438–701

  10. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    25h 15m
    $163–261

Altoona to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 826.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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 20m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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