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How to get fromParkersburg to Des Moinesby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Parkersburg to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMH - DSM
    8h 8m
    $184–888

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 36m
    $108–252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 31m
    $124–262

  4. Drive 727 mi

    1. Drive from Parkersburg to Des Moinescar car 727 mi
    13h 31m
    $133–192

  5. Bus to Yeager Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV to Charleston, WVbus bus
    2. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CRW - DSM
    7h 15m
    $211–944

  6. Fly from Wood County Airport

    1. Fly from Wood County Airport (PKB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PKB - DSM
    6h 41m
    $217–857

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar128Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Parkersburg, WV, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Parkersburg to Des Moines via Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station, Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 31m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wood County Airport (PKB) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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