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

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RDU - DSM
    6h 12m
    $116–506

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 25m
    $196–331

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    32h 7m
    $328–696

  4. Drive  1,077 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Des Moinescar car 1,077 mi
    18h 43m
    $197–284

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAY - DSM
    7h 30m
    $134–509

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GSO - DSM
    7h 32m
    $169–659

  7. Bus to Greenville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PGV - DSM
    7h 59m
    $133–523

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLT - DSM
    7h 54m
    $154–588

  9. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    33h 59m
    $348–761

Raleigh to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration31h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 909.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Des Moines via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h 25m.

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