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 drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 22h 54m.

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 and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $200 - $900.

How far is it from Des Moines to Cape Cod?

The distance between Des Moines and Cape Cod is 1259 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 33h 14m and costs $210 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 Burlington Trailways, 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 bus which takes 36h 33m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $1,000 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Des Moines to Cape Cod bus arrive?

Des Moines to Cape Cod bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago 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 22h 54m to drive from Des Moines to Cape Cod.

Where can I stay near Cape Cod?

There are 794+ hotels available in Cape Cod.

Des Moines to Cape Cod - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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 36h 33m.

There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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 Boston Logan Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)DSM - BOS
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Hyannis Transportation Center
7h 16m
$209–864
Bus, train via Des Moines
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
33h 51m
$206–869
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
3. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Center
33h 14m
$211–886
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Boston
4. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Hyannis Transportation Center
36h 33m
$211–526
Drive 1,345.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Cape Cod1,345.5 mi
22h 54m
$246–355
Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)DSM - HYA
7h 33m
$224–977
Fly to Provincetown Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC)DSM - PVC
2. Take the taxi from Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC) to Cape Cod
16h 31m
$558–1,191
Bus, train via Des Moines #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Center
34h 16m
$216–892
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
5. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Barnstable
34h 22m
$266–1,002

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

7Weekly Services

33h 14mAverage Duration

$211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,251.2 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

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 36h 33m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) twice daily.

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