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

The cheapest way to get from Staunton to Des Moines is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Staunton to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Staunton and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Staunton to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Central United Methodist Church and arriving at Des Moines via Goodwin Transit Center, Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 41m.

How far is it from Staunton to Des Moines?

The distance between Staunton and Des Moines is 838 miles. The road distance is 981.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Staunton to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 16m and costs $210 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Staunton to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Staunton to Des Moines bus services, operated by BRITE Bus, depart from Central United Methodist Church station.

Bus or fly from Staunton to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Staunton to Des Moines is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 30h 41m.

Where does the Staunton to Des Moines bus arrive?

Staunton to Des Moines bus services, operated by BRITE Bus, arrive at JMU Godwin Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Staunton and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Staunton. It is currently 1:26 PM in Staunton and 12:26 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Staunton to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Staunton to Des Moines is 982 miles. It takes approximately 16h 51m to drive from Staunton to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Staunton to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SHD - DSM
7h 17m
$110–468
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
25h 16m
$219–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
30h 41m
$188–300
Drive 976 mi
1. Drive from Staunton to Des Moinescar 976 mi
16h 51m
$179–258
Train to Charlottesville, fly
1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain
2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CHO - DSM
7h 15m
$143–515
Train to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to White Sulphur Springs Stationtrain
2. Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LWB - DSM
8h 34m
$131–507
Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DCA - DSM
8h 3m
$187–808
Train, bus via Chicago
1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
27h 30m
$250–524

Staunton to Des Moines by train and bus

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25h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 833.6 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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) once 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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