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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Richmond is to bus which costs $160 - $340 and takes 26h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Richmond is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $170 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Richmond?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Richmond via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Richmond?

The distance between Des Moines and Richmond is 932 miles. The road distance is 1077.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 26h 54m and costs $160 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Des Moines to Richmond, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Richmond?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Richmond is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 26h 54m.

Where does the Des Moines to Richmond bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Richmond?

Richmond is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:24 AM in Des Moines and 8:24 AM in Richmond.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Richmond?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Richmond is 1078 miles. It takes approximately 18h 32m to drive from Des Moines to Richmond.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Richmond?

Book your Des Moines to Richmond bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 379+ hotels available in Richmond.

Des Moines to Richmond - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Richmond by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Richmond International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane DSM - RIC
5h 34m
$178–821
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
26h 54m
$166–339
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
30h 15m
$320–694
Drive 1,071.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Richmondcar 1,071.4 mi
18h 32m
$196–283
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DSM - DCA
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 14m
$250–1,099
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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 52m
$351–768

Des Moines to Richmond by bus

28Weekly Buses

26h 54mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 927.1 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Richmond via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 26h 54m.

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