There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to New Bedford by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DSM - BOS
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain
6h 6m$131–595Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain
33h 2m$624–1,017Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus
35h 33m$257–425Drive 1,304 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to New Bedfordcar 1,304 mi
22h 10m$238–344Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain
34h 13m$689–1,122Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus
36h 15m$269–437
Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to New Bedford is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 22h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to New Bedford is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at New Bedford via Chicago Bus Station, 8 Av/W 31 St, New York and Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 33m.
The distance between Iowa and New Bedford is 1240 miles. The road distance is 1311.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to New Bedford without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 2m and costs $600 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Iowa to New Bedford, including transfers.
Iowa to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Iowa to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
New Bedford is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 2:53 PM in Iowa and 3:53 PM in New Bedford.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to New Bedford is 1312 miles. It takes approximately 22h 10m to drive from Iowa to New Bedford.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Des Moines to New Bedford via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, New York, and Providence in around 35h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Peter Pan
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