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

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There are 8 ways to get from New Bern to Des Moines by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWN - DSM
    5h 30m
    $117–494

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    36h 58m
    $241–398

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    37h 6m
    $359–931

  4. Drive  1,185.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Bern to Des Moinescar car 1,185.7 mi
    20h 48m
    $217–313

  5. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from New Bern to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane OAJ - DSM
    6h 6m
    $223–619

  6. Bus to Greenville, fly

    1. Take the bus from New Bern to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PGV - DSM
    8h 51m
    $132–517

  7. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from New Bern to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ILM - DSM
    8h 15m
    $142–521

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    37h 23m
    $373–901

New Bern to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,012.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between New Bern, NC, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Des Moines (DSM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Des Moines via Wilson, Wilson Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 36h 58m.

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