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

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There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORF - DSM
    4h 48m
    $202–851

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 44m
    $378–755

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 49m
    $212–422

  4. Drive 1,157.9 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Des Moinescar car 1,157.9 mi
    20h 20m
    $212–306

  5. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg 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
    33h 36m
    $408–830

Norfolk to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Norfolk, 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 Dntc to Des Moines via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 33h 49m.

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