What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod is to bus which costs $220 - $430 and takes 38h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $450 - $1,500.

How far is it from Des Moines to Cape Cod?

The distance between Des Moines and Cape Cod is 1224 miles. The road distance is 1353.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Cape Cod without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 6m and costs $370 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Cape Cod bus from?

Des Moines to Cape Cod bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Cape Cod?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $450 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 38h 21m.

Where does the Des Moines to Cape Cod bus arrive?

Des Moines to Cape Cod bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Cape Cod?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Cape Cod is 1353 miles. It takes approximately 23h 7m to drive from Des Moines to Cape Cod.

Where can I stay near Cape Cod?

There are 829+ hotels available in Cape Cod.

Des Moines to Cape Cod - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Cape Cod?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Cape Cod. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston South Station and Hyannis Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 21m.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane DSM - HYA
5h 32m
$458–1,461
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DSM - BOS
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
7h 10m
$219–964
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
35h 6m
$371–800
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
4. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus
38h 21m
$226–425
Drive 1,345.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Cape Codcar 1,345.5 mi
23h 7m
$246–355
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
4. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Barnstablebus
38h 41m
$468–1,094

Des Moines to Cape Cod by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

35h 6mAverage Duration

$371Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,216.6 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Town Hall Lawton Bus Shelter via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, Boston South Station, and Hyannis Transportation Center in around 38h 21m.

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