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

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Williamsburg by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DSM - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 40m
    $173–756

  2. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane DSM - PHF
    7h 45m
    $152–675

  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 Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    29h
    $174–349

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 50m
    $337–734

  5. Drive 1,117.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Williamsburgcar car 1,117.6 mi
    19h 30m
    $204–295

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane DSM - RIC
    2. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $172–756

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DSM - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $235–1,034

  8. 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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    32h 1m
    $368–808

Des Moines to Williamsburg by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,042.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Williamsburg Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 29h. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) 4 times a day.

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