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

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There are 7 ways to get from Potsdam to Des Moines by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Potsdam to Ottawa-Airport-YOWcar car
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane YOW - DSM
    6h 35m
    $185–798

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    26h 40m
    $176–388

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    24h 46m
    $286–618

  4. Drive 1,077.9 mi

    1. Drive from Potsdam to Des Moinescar car 1,077.9 mi
    18h 24m
    $197–285

  5. Drive to Watertown International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Potsdam to Watertown-Airport-ARTcar car
    2. Fly from Watertown International Airport (ART) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ART - DSM
    9h 2m
    $211–891

  6. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SYR - DSM
    9h 21m
    $244–1,106

  7. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 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
    26h 38m
    $316–693

Potsdam to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,024.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Potsdam, NY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Potsdam to Des Moines via Syracuse Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 40m.

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