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

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

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  1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORF - DSM
    4h 48m
    $138–533

  2. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHF - DSM
    6h 57m
    $115–495

  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
    $214–330

  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
    33h 44m
    $599–969

  5. Drive  1,172.2 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Des Moinescar car 1,172.2 mi
    20h 31m
    $214–309

  6. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    4h 8m
    $150–725

  7. Fly from Richmond International Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RIC - DSM
    6h 37m
    $128–623

  8. 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
    $243–374

  9. 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 36m
    $659–1,074

Virginia to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Virginia, 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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