What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Des Moines is to bus which costs $160 - $340 and takes 27h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $280 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Des Moines via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

How far is it from Richmond to Des Moines?

The distance between Richmond and Des Moines is 934 miles. The road distance is 1078.4 miles.

How do I travel from Richmond to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 27h 30m and costs $160 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Richmond to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Des Moines bus from?

Richmond to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.

Bus or fly from Richmond to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Richmond to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 27h 30m.

Where does the Richmond to Des Moines bus arrive?

Richmond to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Richmond. It is currently 8:34 AM in Richmond and 7:34 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Richmond to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Des Moines is 1078 miles. It takes approximately 18h 34m to drive from Richmond to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Richmond to Des Moines?

Book your Richmond to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 249+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Richmond to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Richmond International Airport
best
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane RIC - DSM
6h 31m
$197–921
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
27h 30m
$166–336
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
29h 50m
$320–695
Drive 1,072.2 mi
1. Drive from Richmond to Des Moinescar 1,072.2 mi
18h 34m
$196–283
Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DCA - DSM
6h 10m
$287–1,259
Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORF - DSM
7h 44m
$219–866
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
31h 42m
$350–770

Richmond to Des Moines by bus

28Weekly Buses

27h 30mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928.3 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Des Moines via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 30m.

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