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

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There are 7 ways to get from Greensboro to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport

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    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GSO - DSM
    5h
    $149–609

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    26h 55m
    $156–279

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 38m
    $505–826

  4. Drive  1,000.6 mi

    1. Drive from Greensboro to Des Moinescar car 1,000.6 mi
    17h 24m
    $183–264

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLT - DSM
    6h 19m
    $160–557

  6. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    35h 18m
    $650–1,101

  7. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    36h 41m
    $715–1,213

Greensboro to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 845.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greensboro to Des Moines via Winston Salem, Columbus, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 26h 55m.

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