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How to get fromWest Des Moines to Bostonby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from West Des Moines to Boston by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DSM - BOS
    2h 58m
    $168–721

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    29h 15m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    29h 31m

  4. Drive 1,302.6 mi

    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Bostoncar car 1,302.6 mi
    22h 12m
    $238–344

  5. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    31h 36m

  6. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus bus
    35h 20m
    $243–482

Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,167.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Des Moines to Boston via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 29h 15m.

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