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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Saratoga Springs by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DSM - ALB
    7h 15m
    $244–1,127

  2. Drive 1,119.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Saratoga Springscar car 1,119.6 mi
    19h 16m
    $205–296

  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 Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    25h 33m
    $313–649

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus bus
    30h 58m
    $220–399

  5. 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 Schenectadytrain train
    26h 44m
    $344–722

Des Moines to Saratoga Springs by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,059.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Broadway & Lake Ave via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 30h 58m.

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