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

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

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  1. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORF - DSM
    6h 44m
    $211–903

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop 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
    29h
    $175–345

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    30h 57m
    $337–731

  4. Drive 1,116.9 mi

    1. Drive from Williamsburg to Des Moinescar car 1,116.9 mi
    19h 31m
    $204–295

  5. Train to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RIC - DSM
    7h 37m
    $202–952

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    7h 31m
    $308–1,326

  7. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHF - DSM
    8h 55m
    $180–824

  8. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road 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
    32h 49m
    $367–806

Williamsburg to Des Moines by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,041.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Des Moines via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 29h. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.

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