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

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

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DSM - DCA
    3h 13m
    $222–1,027

  2. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane DSM - IAD
    5h 8m
    $150–674

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    24h 50m
    $330–624

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    25h 27m
    $217–386

  5. Drive 1,003.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Falls Churchcar car 1,003.5 mi
    17h 7m
    $184–265

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane DSM - BWI
    6h 1m
    $192–884

  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 Rockville Amtraktrain train
    26h 56m
    $349–692

Des Moines to Falls Church by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Falls Church, VA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to W Broad St+S Maple Av via Chicago Bus Station, DC Union Station, West Falls Church Metro, and West Falls Church+Bay F in around 25h 27m.

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