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How to get fromNewport News to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newport News to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORF - DSM
    5h 6m
    $257–904

  2. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHF - DSM
    7h 44m
    $189–823

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    32h 34m
    $354–752

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    39h 12m
    $244–474

  5. Drive 1,134.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newport News to Des Moinescar car 1,134.2 mi
    19h 49m
    $207–299

  6. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road 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
    34h 25m
    $384–822

Newport News to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,015.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals to Des Moines via Elmhurst & Warwick, Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Newark Penn Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 39h 12m.

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