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

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There are 9 ways to get from Utica to Des Moines by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SYR - DSM
    7h 47m
    $155–850

  2. Bus, bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Ithacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus bus
    3. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ELM - DSM
    11h 22m
    $121–488

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    22h 1m
    $457–699

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    24h 20m
    $194–294

  5. Drive  1,038.6 mi

    1. Drive from Utica to Des Moinescar car 1,038.6 mi
    17h 35m
    $190–274

  6. Train to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ROC - DSM
    7h 54m
    $183–823

  7. Train to Albany County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ALB - DSM
    8h 55m
    $183–935

  8. Train, bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Binghamtonbus bus
    3. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BGM - DSM
    12h 2m
    $164–679

  9. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station 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
    23h 53m
    $517–804

Utica to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$457Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 966.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Utica Bus Stop to Des Moines via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 20m.

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