What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Princeton is to bus via Chicago which costs $190 - $330 and takes 32h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Princeton is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Indianapolis Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 42m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Princeton?

The distance between Des Moines and Princeton is 1066 miles. The road distance is 1089.9 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Princeton without a car is to bus and train via Galesburg which takes 31h 27m and costs $300 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Princeton?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Des Moines to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Princeton bus from?

Des Moines to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Princeton bus arrive?

Des Moines to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Princeton?

Princeton is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 12:08 AM in Des Moines and 1:08 AM in Princeton.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Princeton is 1090 miles. It takes approximately 18h 40m to drive from Des Moines to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 163+ hotels available in Princeton.

Des Moines to Princeton - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Princeton by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DSM - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
4h 21m
$147–616
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DSM - JFK
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
7h 27m
$137–572
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
31h 27m
$306–776
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus
31h 42m
$210–353
Drive 1,083.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Princetoncar 1,083.6 mi
18h 40m
$198–286
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 31m
$196–959
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DSM - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 11m
$173–811
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
32h 30m
$190–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Trentontrain Cardinal
35h 53m
$314–740

Des Moines to Princeton by bus and train

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31h 27mAverage Duration

$306Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Princeton.

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Distance: 1,060 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Indianapolis Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 31h 42m.

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