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How to get fromDes Moines to Allentownby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DSM - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    4h 51m
    $180–589

  2. Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane DSM - ABE
    5h 39m
    $130–623

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    25h 45m
    $182–282

  4. Bus, train via Washington

    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 Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    30h 54m
    $329–714

  5. Drive  1,031.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Allentowncar car 1,031.3 mi
    17h 16m
    $189–272

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 26m
    $191–769

  7. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane DSM - AVP
    2. Take the bus from Wyoming Valley Mall to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 57m
    $208–771

  8. Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus bus
    6h 42m
    $204–907

  9. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DSM - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 19m
    $247–1,003

  10. Bus, train

    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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    27h 14m
    $202–346

  11. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    36h 20m
    $352–777

Des Moines to Allentown by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,099.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Allentown via Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) every 4 hours.

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