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How to get fromErie to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ERI - DSM
    7h 44m
    $90–425

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    16h 35m
    $299–457

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    17h 50m
    $140–215

  4. Drive  758 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Des Moinescar car 758 mi
    12h 45m
    $139–200

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    7h 31m
    $158–586

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUF - DSM
    8h 6m
    $117–515

  7. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIT - DSM
    9h 57m
    $133–559

  8. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 27m
    $359–562

Erie to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Des Moines via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 50m.

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