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How to get fromDes Moines to Maineby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Portland

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM)plane plane DSM - PWM
    4h 52m
    $168–721

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    32h 58m
    $340–787

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    33h 5m
    $219–387

  4. Drive 1,351.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Portlandcar car 1,351.5 mi
    24h 29m
    $247–357

  5. Fly to Bangor

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane DSM - BGR
    7h 2m
    $202–875

  6. 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 Bostontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    34h 9m
    $362–854

Des Moines to Maine by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,199 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Congress St + Center St via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 33h 5m.

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