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

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There are 8 ways to get from Staunton to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SHD - DSM
    8h 46m
    $168–736

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    25h 16m
    $256–513

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 41m
    $188–356

  4. Drive 976 mi

    1. Drive from Staunton to Des Moinescar car 976 mi
    16h 51m
    $179–258

  5. Train to Charlottesville, fly

    1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CHO - DSM
    7h 3m
    $200–786

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    8h 4m
    $316–1,318

  7. Train to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to White Sulphur Springs Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LWB - DSM
    8h 11m
    $186–793

  8. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    27h 30m
    $301–602

Staunton to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration25h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 833.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

American Airlines flies from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central United Methodist Church to Des Moines via JMU Godwin Transit Center, Goodwin Transit Center, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 41m.

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