What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Penn State University?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Penn State University is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $160 - $310 and takes 24h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Penn State University?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Penn State University is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 54m and costs $220 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Penn State University?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Penn State University station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station, State College and State College Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Penn State University?

The distance between Des Moines and Penn State University is 826 miles. The road distance is 871.1 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Penn State University without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Penn State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 13m and costs $240 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Penn State University?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Des Moines to Penn State University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Penn State University bus from?

Des Moines to Penn State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Penn State University bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Penn State University?

Penn State University is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 9:11 AM in Des Moines and 10:11 AM in Penn State University.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Penn State University?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Penn State University is 871 miles. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Des Moines to Penn State University.

Where can I stay near Penn State University?

There are 30+ hotels available in Penn State University.

Des Moines to Penn State University - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Penn State University by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane DSM - JST
2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi
7h 54m
$223–781
Drive 866.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Penn State Universitycar 866.1 mi
14h 46m
$159–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
21h 13m
$249–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
23h 44m
$166–290
Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane DSM - SCE
2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
8h 1m
$164–699
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DSM - PIT
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 56m
$192–807
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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 24m
$278–579
Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus
24h 10m
$163–307

Des Moines (DSM) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

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Distance: 821.2 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Penn State University via Chicago Bus Station, State College, State College, State College Bus Station, and Altoona Bus Station in around 23h 44m.

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