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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DSM - ORF
    5h
    $249–988

  2. Drive  1,172.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Virginia Beachcar car 1,172.6 mi
    20h 32m
    $201–290

  3. 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 Virginia Beachbus bus
    30h 25m
    $227–345

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    33h 36m
    $601–969

  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 Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    34h 41m
    $657–1,070

  6. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    35h 15m
    $242–375

Des Moines to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,009.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Virginia Beach via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 30h 25m.

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