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

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, 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
    $135–532

  2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JFK - DSM
    6h 34m
    $107–421

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    27h 55m
    $235–350

  4. 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 Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    29h 6m
    $594–912

  5. Drive  1,104.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Des Moinescar car 1,104.1 mi
    18h 23m
    $189–273

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    5h 12m
    $144–634

  7. 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
    6h 17m
    $171–1,323

  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
    $638–1,027

  9. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    30h 35m
    $225–335

New York to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration27h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest 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, Delta, 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Des Moines via Indianapolis Union Station in around 27h 55m.

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