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

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

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DSM - RDU
    5h 53m
    $171–774

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 40m
    $205–400

  3. 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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    32h 15m
    $403–848

  4. Drive 1,077.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Raleighcar car 1,077.1 mi
    18h 43m
    $197–284

  5. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane DSM - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 52m
    $173–760

  6. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DSM - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $283–1,211

  7. Fly to Greenville, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane DSM - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 49m
    $176–753

  8. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DSM - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    8h
    $267–1,097

  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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    33h 26m
    $433–921

Des Moines to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration30h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to GoRaleigh Station via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 30h 40m.

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