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

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

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  1. Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane DSM - ABE
    6h 16m
    $140–623

  2. 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
    26h 16m
    $182–316

  3. Bus, train via New York

    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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Newark to Bethlehem - Hellertownbus bus
    33h 9m

  4. Drive 1,033.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bethlehemcar car 1,033.2 mi
    17h 22m
    $189–273

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DSM - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Bethlehem - Hellertownbus bus
    4h 42m

  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 57m
    $213–871

  7. 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 Willian Penn Highway Route 33 Park & Ridebus bus
    7h 27m
    $258–951

  8. 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
    8h 30m
    $220–823

  9. 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 45m
    $213–390

  10. 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 51m
    $402–841

Des Moines to Bethlehem by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration26h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Downtown Bethlehem EB via Chicago Bus Station, Allentown, and ATC - A Platform in around 26h 16m.

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