What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Des Moines is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $180 - $370 and takes 28h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $190 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave and arriving at Des Moines via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 22m.

How far is it from Jersey City to Des Moines?

The distance between Jersey City and Des Moines is 1035 miles. The road distance is 1106.1 miles.

How do I travel from Jersey City to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 25h 22m and costs $180 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Jersey City to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Des Moines bus from?

Jersey City to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Bus or fly from Jersey City to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $340 and takes 25h 22m.

Where does the Jersey City to Des Moines bus arrive?

Jersey City to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Jersey City and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Jersey City. It is currently 7:51 AM in Jersey City and 6:51 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Jersey City to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Des Moines is 1106 miles. It takes approximately 18h 14m to drive from Jersey City to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 265+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Jersey City to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EWR - DSM
4h 39m
$196–847
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
25h 22m
$182–335
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
31h 26m
$393–845
Drive 1,099.7 mi
1. Drive from Jersey City to Des Moinescar 1,099.7 mi
18h 14m
$201–290
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LGA - DSM
5h 30m
$226–985
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHL - DSM
6h 11m
$261–1,727
Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
28h 47m
$182–365
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
37h 34m
$412–855

Jersey City to Des Moines by bus

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Distance: 1,028.7 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave to Des Moines via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 22m.

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