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How to get fromCharlottesville to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CHO - DSM
    5h 32m
    $125–470

  2. Fly Charlottesville to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CHO - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    10h 29m
    $124–474

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    28h 51m
    $160–349

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station 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
    30h 9m
    $132–262

  5. Drive 1,006.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Des Moinescar car 1,006.2 mi
    17h 27m
    $184–266

  6. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SHD - DSM
    5h 57m
    $272–843

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    6h 25m
    $172–1,056

Charlottesville to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration28h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Des Moines via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 9m.

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