What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Des Moines is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $160 - $330 and takes 27h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Des Moines via Harrisburg Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Des Moines?

The distance between Lancaster and Des Moines is 929 miles. The road distance is 1013.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 27h 19m and costs $170 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Lancaster to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Lancaster to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Des Moines bus from?

Lancaster to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Lancaster to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $330 and takes 27h 19m.

Where does the Lancaster to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lancaster and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Lancaster. It is currently 12:04 AM in Lancaster and 11:04 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Des Moines is 1013 miles. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Lancaster to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 265+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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Fly from Lancaster
best
1. Fly from Lancaster (LNS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LNS - DSM
6h 47m
$167–732
Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
27h 34m
$161–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
27h 19m
$176–321
Train, bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh 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
28h 16m
$314–662
Drive 1,007.2 mi
1. Drive from Lancaster to Des Moinescar 1,007.2 mi
16h 38m
$184–266
Fly from Harrisburg International Airport
1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDT - DSM
9h 2m
$334–1,534
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHL - DSM
8h 6m
$267–1,180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
39h 16m
$407–856

Lancaster to Des Moines by bus and train

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27h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 923.5 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

United Airlines flies from Lancaster (LNS) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Des Moines via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 19m.

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