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

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

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    3h 15m
    $221–1,024

  2. Fly to Erie International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane DSM - ERI
    8h 59m
    $130–623

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    26h 45m
    $371–704

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    27h 35m
    $208–348

  5. Drive 1,073.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Philadelphiacar car 1,073.5 mi
    17h 41m
    $196–283

  6. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane DSM - AVP
    5h 27m
    $218–871

  7. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DSM - PIT
    5h 16m
    $148–721

  8. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 15m
    $234–363

  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 Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    28h 51m
    $390–772

  10. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    33h 20m
    $429–821

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Philadelphia Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 27h 35m.

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