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

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There are 8 ways to get from New York 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 48m
    $197–798

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    25h 5m
    $276–389

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    27h 51m
    $392–746

  4. Drive 1,104.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Des Moinescar car 1,104.1 mi
    18h 23m
    $202–292

  5. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    5h 3m
    $223–982

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    5h 56m
    $261–1,720

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    28h
    $253–395

  8. 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
    30h
    $391–846

New York to Des Moines by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between New York, NY, 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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Des Moines via Chicago in around 25h 5m.

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