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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBOS - DSM
    3h 24m
    $199–862

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    $182–461

  3. Train, bus

    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 5m
    $193–797

  4. Drive 1,296.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Des Moinescar1,296.5 mi
    21h 49m
    $237–342

  5. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    30h 41m
    $203–857

  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 13m
    $243–927

Boston to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Des Moines, 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 Des Moines via New York Midtown and Chicago in around 34h.

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