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How to get fromMaine to Des Moinesby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Portland

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PWM - DSM
    5h 6m
    $147–639

  2. Fly from Bangor

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BGR - DSM
    7h 22m
    $120–574

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 33m
    $333–734

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    36h 47m
    $243–404

  5. Drive  1,352 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Des Moinescar car 1,352 mi
    24h 30m
    $247–357

  6. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston 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
    35h 25m
    $353–799

Maine to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,198.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Des Moines via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 36h 47m.

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