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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Burlington by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Burlington International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane DSM - BTV
    6h 6m
    $219–972

  2. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane DSM - YUL
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    8h 55m
    $178–704

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain train
    29h 21m
    $346–746

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    4. Take the bus from AMTRAK Station Rensselaer to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    35h 2m
    $240–426

  5. Drive 1,216.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Burlingtoncar car 1,216.7 mi
    21h 21m
    $222–321

  6. 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 Schenectadytrain train
    4. Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain train
    30h 32m
    $376–819

Des Moines to Burlington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,062.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Downtown Transit Center Burlington via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, New York, NY, and AMTRAK Station Rensselaer in around 35h 2m.

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