What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Kennebunkport?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Kennebunkport is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 24h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Kennebunkport?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Kennebunkport is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 28m and costs $210 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Kennebunkport?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Kennebunkport. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Wells Transportation Center via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 28m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Kennebunkport?

The distance between Des Moines and Kennebunkport is 1232 miles. The road distance is 1338.6 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Kennebunkport without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Kennebunkport without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 11m and costs $650 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Kennebunkport?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Des Moines to Kennebunkport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Kennebunkport bus from?

Des Moines to Kennebunkport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Kennebunkport bus arrive?

Des Moines to Kennebunkport bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kennebunkport?

Kennebunkport is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 5:51 PM in Des Moines and 6:51 PM in Kennebunkport.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Kennebunkport?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Kennebunkport is 1339 miles. It takes approximately 24h 8m to drive from Des Moines to Kennebunkport.

Where can I stay near Kennebunkport?

There are 495+ hotels available in Kennebunkport.

Des Moines to Kennebunkport - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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

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Fly to Portland, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM)plane DSM - PWM
2. Take the taxi from Portland-Airport-PWM to Kennebunkporttaxi
5h 28m
$214–683
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DSM - BOS
2. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Wellstrain
6h 39m
$192–682
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Centerbus
33h 11m
$651–1,043
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
4. Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Centerbus
36h 28m
$281–423
Drive 1,330.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Kennebunkportcar 1,330.8 mi
24h 8m
$243–351
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
4. Take the train from Boston to Wellstrain
34h 33m
$748–1,207

Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM) flights

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,225 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Kennebunkport, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Kennebunkport via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, and Wells Transportation Center in around 36h 28m.

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