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

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There are 10 ways to get from New Jersey to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWR - DSM
    4h 44m
    $178–776

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    24h 30m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 3m

  4. Drive 1,094.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Des Moinescar car 1,094.4 mi
    18h 7m
    $200–289

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    5h 4m
    $251–1,145

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    5h 54m
    $228–998

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    6h 50m
    $325–1,337

  8. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    27h 20m
    $189–364

  9. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 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
    31h 15m
    $392–1,376

  10. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    36h 42m

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Des Moines via Chicago in around 24h 30m.

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