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

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

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  1. Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane plane DSM - BGM
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton, NY - Bunn Hill Rd and Bunn Hill Access Rd to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpolebus bus
    9h 6m
    $207–801

  2. Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane plane DSM - ELM
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Cornell Statler Hallbus bus
    9h 21m
    $155–681

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus bus
    22h 42m
    $306–575

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus
    23h 21m
    $181–380

  5. Drive 974.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Cornell Universitycar car 974.3 mi
    16h 58m
    $178–257

  6. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane DSM - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    7h 41m
    $267–1,200

  7. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane DSM - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus bus
    8h 27m
    $281–1,265

  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 White Plains, NY - Tarrytown Road at Westchester County Center to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpolebus bus
    9h 35m
    $312–1,166

  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 Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus
    24h 51m
    $325–643

  10. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus bus
    30h 26m
    $253–389

Des Moines to Cornell University by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 971.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Cornell University via Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, Ithaca Commons - Green St, and Carpenter Hall in around 23h 21m.

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