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

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There are 11 ways to get from Connecticut to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BDL - DSM
    6h 19m
    $179–824

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    29h 27m
    $331–726

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 20m
    $183–366

  4. Drive 1,155.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgeport to Des Moinescar car 1,155.3 mi
    19h 23m
    $211–305

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    5h 43m
    $220–945

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWR - DSM
    5h 37m
    $196–1,350

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JFK - DSM
    7h 49m
    $182–756

  8. Fly from Westchester County Airport

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane HPN - DSM
    7h 46m
    $262–1,228

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    7h 17m
    $239–1,600

  10. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 58m
    $359–795

  11. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 26m
    $203–351

Connecticut to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration29h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,099.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Des Moines via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Indianapolis Union Station in around 31h 20m.

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