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How to get fromDes Moines to Latrobeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Latrobe by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane DSM - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Latrobe Amtraktrain train
    8h 46m
    $163–713

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Latrobe Amtraktrain train
    21h 25m
    $142–275

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Latrobe Amtraktrain train
    19h 29m
    $217–447

  4. Bus, train via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Latrobe Amtraktrain train
    21h 16m
    $152–275

  5. Drive 810.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Latrobecar car 810.5 mi
    13h 32m
    $148–214

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DSM - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Latrobe Amtraktrain train
    7h 12m
    $161–748

  7. Fly to Morgantown Municipal Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane plane DSM - MGW
    2. Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Latrobe Amtraktrain train
    9h 47m
    $173–733

  8. 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Latrobe Amtraktrain train
    20h 40m
    $246–519

Des Moines to Latrobe by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Latrobe. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST), take the taxi to Johnstown Amtrak Station, then take the train to Latrobe Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Latrobe Amtrak via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 19h 29m.

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