What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Des Moines is to bus which costs $200 - $400 and takes 29h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $220 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Des Moines via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.

How far is it from Long Island to Des Moines?

The distance between Long Island and Des Moines is 1040 miles. The road distance is 1116.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 33m and costs $360 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Long Island to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Des Moines bus from?

Long Island to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Long Island to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Long Island to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $400 and takes 29h 43m.

Where does the Long Island to Des Moines bus arrive?

Long Island to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Long Island and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Long Island. It is currently 9:35 AM in Long Island and 8:35 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Long Island to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Des Moines is 1116 miles. It takes approximately 18h 35m to drive from Long Island to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 241+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Long Island to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LGA - DSM
3h 12m
$220–942
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
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1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EWR - DSM
5h 17m
$200–802
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
28h 33m
$363–753
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
29h 43m
$203–397
Drive 1,110 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Des Moinescar 1,110 mi
18h 35m
$203–293
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
29h 51m
$203–367
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain
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
30h 48m
$394–846

Long Island to Des Moines by subway, train, foot, and bus

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28h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,034.4 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Des Moines via 7 Av/ W 36 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 29h 43m.

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