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How to get fromBoston to Cliveby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Clive by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBOS - DSM
    3h 28m
    $192–815

  2. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    30h 47m
    $207–813

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    34h 2m
    $207–451

  4. Drive 1,303.6 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Clivecar1,303.6 mi
    21h 56m
    $238–344

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    30h 48m
    $228–863

  6. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    32h 23m
    $259–929

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Clive, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Clive via New York Midtown, Chicago, and Des Moines in around 34h 2m.

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