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How to get fromDes Moines to Atlantic Cityby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    5h 45m
    $223–1,049

  2. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DSM - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    7h 35m
    $165–701

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    29h 13m
    $370–726

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Camden Walter Rand Trans Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gate #4 Inside The Wrtc to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 551
    29h 24m
    $265–381

  5. Drive 1,134.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Atlantic Citycar car 1,134.5 mi
    18h 50m
    $207–300

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 44m
    $250–1,034

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    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 train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    7h 40m
    $264–1,143

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 551
    30h 9m
    $241–388

  9. Bus, train via Galesburg

    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 train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    31h 19m
    $389–794

  10. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain train
    35h 50m
    $428–843

Des Moines to Atlantic City by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Atlantic City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,051.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Atlantic City, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Indianapolis Union Station and Gate #4 Inside The Wrtc in around 29h 24m.

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