What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Des Moines is to bus which costs $170 - $310 and takes 23h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to 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 23h 50m.

How far is it from Newark to Des Moines?

The distance between Newark and Des Moines is 1032 miles. The road distance is 1100.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 23h 50m and costs $170 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Newark to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Des Moines bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Newark to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Newark to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 23h 50m.

Where does the Newark to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Newark and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 3:04 PM in Newark and 2:04 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Newark to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Des Moines is 1101 miles. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Newark to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Des Moines?

Book your Newark to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 250+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Newark to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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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 38m
$169–776
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 / ...
23h 50m
$179–310
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 15m
$392–1,320
Drive 1,094.4 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Des Moinescar 1,094.4 mi
18h 7m
$200–289
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LGA - DSM
5h 54m
$218–998
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHL - DSM
5h 39m
$259–1,712
Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
27h 20m
$187–355
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 2m
$423–834

Newark to Des Moines by bus

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Distance: 1,026.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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 Bus Station in around 23h 50m.

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