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

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

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORF - DSM
    6h 56m
    $133–523

  2. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RIC - DSM
    8h 46m
    $131–539

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 35m
    $225–346

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 14m
    $599–974

  5. Drive  1,172.2 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Des Moinescar car 1,172.2 mi
    20h 30m
    $201–290

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORF - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    10h 39m
    $135–533

  7. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    34h 15m
    $254–380

  8. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg 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
    35h 35m
    $659–1,079

Virginia Beach to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,010.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Des Moines via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 35m.

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