What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to West Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to West Des Moines is to bus which costs $200 - $350 and takes 24h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to West Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to West Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $170 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and West Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to West Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

How far is it from New Jersey to West Des Moines?

The distance between New Jersey and West Des Moines is 1032 miles. The road distance is 1107.5 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to West Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to West Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 24h 5m and costs $200 - $350.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to West Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from New Jersey to West Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to West Des Moines bus from?

New Jersey to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Bus or fly from New Jersey to West Des Moines?

The best way to get from New Jersey to West Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 24h 5m.

Where does the New Jersey to West Des Moines bus arrive?

New Jersey to West Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between New Jersey and West Des Moines?

West Des Moines is 1h behind New Jersey. It is currently 9:01 PM in New Jersey and 8:01 PM in West Des Moines.

Can I drive from New Jersey to West Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to West Des Moines is 1108 miles. It takes approximately 18h 14m to drive from New Jersey to West Des Moines.

Where can I stay near West Des Moines?

There are 236+ hotels available in West Des Moines.

New Jersey to West Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Jersey to West Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
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1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EWR - DSM
4h 34m
$178–826
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
24h 5m
$206–341
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
31h 30m
$405–1,399
Drive 1,101.1 mi
1. Drive from Newark to West Des Moinescar 1,101.1 mi
18h 14m
$201–291
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHL - DSM
5h 7m
$250–1,145
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LGA - DSM
5h 39m
$228–998
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
36h 17m
$432–864

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

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Distance: 1,026 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and West 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 West Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 24h 5m.

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