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

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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    4h 59m
    $156–741

  2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IAD - DSM
    7h 39m
    $113–494

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    28h 13m
    $247–552

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Woodbridge Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 54m
    $186–294

  5. Drive  990 mi

    1. Drive from Manassas to Des Moinescar car 990 mi
    17h 15m
    $181–261

  6. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BWI - DSM
    7h 23m
    $128–1,144

  7. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    30h 32m
    $278–641

Manassas to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration28h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 929 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Center St @ Church St to Des Moines via Stonebridge Garage - Northside, Woodbridge Bus Stop, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 54m.

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