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How to get fromDes Moines to Newport Newsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Newport News by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DSM - ORF
    5h 10m
    $238–856

  2. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane DSM - PHF
    6h 8m
    $170–773

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Newport Newstrain train
    32h 53m
    $355–748

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    37h 24m
    $219–417

  5. Drive 1,134.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Newport Newscar car 1,134.8 mi
    19h 48m
    $208–300

  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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 26m
    $380–811

  7. Bus, train via Allentown

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newport Newstrain train
    37h 28m
    $312–583

Des Moines to Newport News by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,016 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Newport News, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fishing Point & City Center via Indianapolis Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Williamsburg Bus Stop, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, and Elmhurst & Warwick in around 37h 24m.

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