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

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There are 6 ways to get from Johnstown to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JST - DSM
    8h 26m
    $161–688

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    22h 5m
    $136–271

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 16m
    $225–470

  4. Drive 836.3 mi

    1. Drive from Johnstown to Des Moinescar car 836.3 mi
    14h 8m
    $153–221

  5. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak 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
    22h 8m
    $255–545

  6. Train, bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    22h 47m
    $166–296

Johnstown to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 788.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Des Moines via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 22h 5m.

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