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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Lawrence is to bus which costs $230 - $420 and takes 33h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Lawrence is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 21m and costs $330 - $1,000.

How far is it from Des Moines to Lawrence?

The distance between Des Moines and Lawrence is 1176 miles. The road distance is 1296.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Lawrence without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 18m and costs $380 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Des Moines to Lawrence, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Des Moines to Lawrence bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lawrence?

Lawrence is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 6:32 PM in Des Moines and 7:32 PM in Lawrence.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Lawrence is 1296 miles. It takes approximately 23h 2m to drive from Des Moines to Lawrence.

Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 71+ hotels available in Lawrence.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at NECC Common Street HUB via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 7m.

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

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Fly to Manchester Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DSM - MHT
2. Take the taxi from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Lawrencetaxi
5h 21m
$338–961
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 North Station to Lawrencetrain
5h 44m
$176–735
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
32h 18m
$388–810
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 Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
33h 7m
$231–418
Drive 1,288.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Lawrencecar 1,288.6 mi
23h 2m
$236–340
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
33h 29m
$419–883

Des Moines to Lawrence by bus, foot, train, and subway

7Weekly Services

32h 18mAverage Duration

$388Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,169.2 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to NECC Common Street HUB via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center in around 33h 7m.

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