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

The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Des Moines is to bus which costs $260 - $470 and takes 35h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bangor to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $310 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Bangor and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from UMA Bangor and arriving at Des Moines via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 20m.

How far is it from Bangor to Des Moines?

The distance between Bangor and Des Moines is 1284 miles. The road distance is 1443.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bangor to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 35h 20m and costs $260 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Bangor to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Bangor to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from UMA Bangor station.

Bus or fly from Bangor to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Bangor to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $310 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $470 and takes 35h 20m.

Where does the Bangor to Des Moines bus arrive?

Bangor to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

What is the time difference between Bangor and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Bangor. It is currently 12:59 AM in Bangor and 11:59 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Bangor to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Bangor to Des Moines is 1443 miles. It takes approximately 25h 45m to drive from Bangor to Des Moines.

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

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

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 262+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Bangor to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangor to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BGR - DSM
6h 25m
$318–1,422
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane BGR - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
9h 13m
$198–876
Bus
1. Take the bus from UMA Bangor to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
35h 20m
$266–466
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
36h 33m
$412–872
Drive 1,434.7 mi
1. Drive from Bangor to Des Moinescar 1,434.7 mi
25h 45m
$262–379
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston 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
38h 16m
$442–942

Bangor to Des Moines by bus

8Weekly Buses

35h 20mAverage Duration

$266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,276.3 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Bangor, ME, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Bangor (BGR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UMA Bangor to Des Moines via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station in around 35h 20m.

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