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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Queens is to bus which costs $180 - $340 and takes 26h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Queens is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $220 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Queens?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Queens. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Av via Chicago Bus Station and E 34 St /5 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Queens?

The distance between Des Moines and Queens is 1048 miles. The road distance is 1120.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Queens without a car is to bus which takes 26h 51m and costs $180 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Des Moines to Queens, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Queens?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Queens is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $220 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $340 and takes 26h 51m.

Where does the Des Moines to Queens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Queens?

Queens is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:51 AM in Des Moines and 5:51 AM in Queens.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Queens?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Queens is 1120 miles. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Des Moines to Queens.

Where can I stay near Queens?

There are 3025+ hotels available in Queens.

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

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

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Fly to Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
3h 37m
$221–974
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DSM - JFK
5h 20m
$137–580
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
26h 51m
$185–334
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
29h 42m
$368–757
Drive 1,114 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Queenscar 1,114 mi
18h 43m
$204–294
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DSM - EWR
3h 54m
$153–609
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
5h 14m
$246–1,634
Bus via New York City Chinatown
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2640
29h 37m
$205–349
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 Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
30h 40m
$398–796

Des Moines to Queens by bus and foot

16Weekly Services

26h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,042.4 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Av via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, and E 34 St /5 Av in around 26h 51m.

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