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How to get fromWilkes-Barre to Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Wilkes-Barre to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AVP - DSM
    5h 17m
    $260–984

  2. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AVP - CID
    6h 48m
    $153–613

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to State Collegebus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    24h 34m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    26h 46m

  5. Drive 999.6 mi

    1. Drive from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moinescar car 999.6 mi
    16h 25m
    $183–264

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane AVP - MLI
    6h 43m
    $155–615

  7. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 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
    28h 3m
    $337–687

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    40h 19m

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines via State College Regional Airport and Chicago in around 24h 34m.

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