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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Salem is to bus which costs $220 - $410 and takes 32h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $750.

How far is it from Des Moines to Salem?

The distance between Des Moines and Salem is 1191 miles. The road distance is 1317.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Salem without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 35m and costs $370 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Des Moines to Salem, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Salem?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $410 and takes 32h 1m.

Where does the Des Moines to Salem bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Salem?

Salem is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 11:27 AM in Des Moines and 12:27 PM in Salem.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Salem is 1318 miles. It takes approximately 22h 26m to drive from Des Moines to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 1338+ hotels available in Salem.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Salem. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Washington St @ New Derby St via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 1m.

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

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Fly to Boston Logan Airport
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1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DSM - BOS
4h 28m
$171–734
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
31h 35m
$373–807
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
32h 1m
$222–404
Drive 1,310.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Salemcar 1,310.3 mi
22h 26m
$240–346
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DSM - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
8h 34m
$191–798
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 Bostontrain
32h 30m
$407–880

Des Moines to Salem by bus, foot, and train

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31h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,184.1 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Washington St @ New Derby St via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, Federal St @ Matthews St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 32h 1m.

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