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How to get fromDes Moines to Bostonby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Boston by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeDSM - BOS
    3h 7m
    $198–921

  2. Bus, train via Des Moines #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusDes Moines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to BostontrainLake Shore Limited
    30h 26m
    $156–704

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to BostontrainLake Shore Limited
    29h 21m
    $168–693

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
    32h 8m
    $198–463

  5. Drive 1,297.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bostoncar1,297.1 mi
    21h 53m
    $237–342

  6. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to BostontrainLake Shore Limited
    30h 16m
    $157–650

  7. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
    31h 57m
    $190–757

Des Moines to Boston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Boston via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 32h 8m.

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