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

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

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  1. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from 1 to 3train train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    4h 51m
    $267–1,240

  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 45m
    $169–743

  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 18m
    $297–591

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dale City Commuter Lot to 14th St @ F St NWbus bus 971 / ...
    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
    29h 17m
    $196–346

  5. Drive 990 mi

    1. Drive from Manassas to Des Moinescar car 990 mi
    17h 16m
    $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 25m
    $200–1,442

  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
    $342–680

Manassas to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration28h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 929 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Center St @ Church St to Des Moines via Stonebridge Garage - Southside, Dale Blvd @ Gerry Ln, Dale City Commuter Lot, 14th St @ F St NW, 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h 17m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours.

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