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How to get fromDes Moines to New Brunswickby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Des Moines to New Brunswick by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DSM - EWR
    3h 41m
    $160–651

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DSM - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    7h 10m
    $154–657

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus
    25h 47m
    $291–423

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    28h 43m
    $398–785

  5. Drive 1,084.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to New Brunswickcar car 1,084.2 mi
    18h 25m
    $198–286

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    5h 1m
    $233–994

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    3. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train
    4h 46m
    $239–1,063

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    30h 5m
    $198–385

  9. 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    30h 49m
    $417–853

  10. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Trentontrain train
    3. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    34h 36m
    $444–885

Des Moines to New Brunswick by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration25h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,041.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and New Brunswick, NJ, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Albany St & Spring St via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 25h 47m.

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