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

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

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Latrobe Amtrak to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JST - DSM
    7h 50m
    $127–482

  2. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Latrobe Amtrak 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
    21h 26m
    $402–644

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from WCTA Transit Center to East Buswaybus bus 1F / ...
    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
    23h 21m
    $157–245

  4. Drive  810.3 mi

    1. Drive from Latrobe to Des Moinescar car 810.3 mi
    13h 33m
    $139–200

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Latrobe Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIT - DSM
    7h 56m
    $130–557

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Latrobe Amtrak 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
    21h 29m
    $342–539

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Latrobe Amtrak 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
    23h 59m
    $173–265

Latrobe to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Jefferson St + Spring St to Des Moines via WCTA Transit Center, East Busway, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 23h 21m.

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