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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Bangor is to bus which costs $260 - $470 and takes 35h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Bangor is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $240 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Bangor?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at UMA Bangor via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 56m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Bangor?

The distance between Des Moines and Bangor is 1284 miles. The road distance is 1443.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Bangor without a car is to bus which takes 35h 56m and costs $260 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Des Moines to Bangor, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Bangor?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Bangor is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $470 and takes 35h 56m.

Where does the Des Moines to Bangor bus arrive?

Des Moines to Bangor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bangor?

Bangor is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 12:16 AM in Des Moines and 1:16 AM in Bangor.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Bangor?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Bangor is 1444 miles. It takes approximately 25h 47m to drive from Des Moines to Bangor.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bangor?

There are 90+ hotels available in Bangor.

Des Moines to Bangor - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Bangor by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bangor (BGR)plane DSM - BGR
6h 19m
$242–1,025
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to UMA Bangorbus
35h 56m
$266–466
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
36h 17m
$413–868
Drive 1,435.2 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Bangorcar 1,435.2 mi
25h 47m
$262–379
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus
37h 17m
$443–941

Des Moines to Bangor by bus

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35h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,276.7 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bangor (BGR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to UMA Bangor via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 35h 56m.

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