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

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Des Moines is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Roanoke and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Des Moines via Nashville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

How far is it from Roanoke to Des Moines?

The distance between Roanoke and Des Moines is 803 miles. The road distance is 940.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Roanoke to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 25h 20m and costs $180 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Roanoke to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Roanoke to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Roanoke to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 25h 20m.

Where does the Roanoke to Des Moines bus arrive?

Roanoke to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Roanoke and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Roanoke. It is currently 11:59 AM in Roanoke and 10:59 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Roanoke to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Des Moines is 941 miles. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Roanoke to Des Moines.

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

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

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 241+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
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1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ROA - DSM
6h 12m
$151–725
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
25h 20m
$185–355
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
29h 46m
$297–614
Drive 935.2 mi
1. Drive from Roanoke to Des Moinescar 935.2 mi
16h 32m
$171–247
Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly
1. Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car
2. Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LWB - DSM
6h 36m
$160–739
Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LYH - DSM
9h 3m
$176–757
Train, bus via Chicago
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
32h
$347–724

Roanoke to Des Moines by bus

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25h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 798.3 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Des Moines via Nashville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 20m.

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