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

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    5h 16m
    $200–884

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    31h 28m
    $225–402

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    32h 5m
    $375–802

  4. Drive 1,309.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Des Moinescar car 1,309.3 mi
    22h 26m
    $239–346

  5. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Boston 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 33m
    $406–882

Salem to Des Moines by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration31h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,183.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Des Moines via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Downtown Crossing, South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h 28m.

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