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

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

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SCE - DSM
    5h 46m
    $99–448

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 10m
    $188–466

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 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
    24h 27m
    $201–485

  4. Drive  881.3 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Des Moinescar car 881.3 mi
    14h 40m
    $161–233

  5. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JST - DSM
    10h 56m
    $120–472

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDT - DSM
    8h 32m
    $113–477

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    23h 25m
    $151–250

State College to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 834.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College to Des Moines via State College Regional Airport and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 25m.

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