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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Erie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane DSM - ERI
    8h 55m
    $130–623

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    17h 35m
    $91–221

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 2m
    $192–386

  4. Drive 758.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Eriecar car 758.6 mi
    12h 46m
    $139–200

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane DSM - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 32m
    $224–1,077

  6. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DSM - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $201–939

  7. 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 Erie Stationtrain train
    18h 13m
    $222–459

Des Moines to Erie by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Erie, PA via Chicago and Cleveland, OH in around 17h 35m.

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