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

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

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    3h 30m
    $192–926

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DSM - JFK
    5h 11m
    $128–532

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    29h 37m
    $195–305

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    29h 43m
    $288–693

  5. Drive  1,114 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Queenscar car 1,114 mi
    18h 43m
    $204–294

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DSM - EWR
    3h 53m
    $145–611

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 20m
    $186–1,387

  8. 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 Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    30h 40m
    $308–723

Des Moines to Queens by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration29h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,042.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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 75 St-Elderts Ln via Chicago Bus Station, New York City Chinatown, and Delancey St-Essex St in around 29h 37m.

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