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How to get fromDes Moines to Cape Cod Canalby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Cape Cod Canal by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DSM - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6bus bus
    5h 12m
    $253–1,028

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6bus bus
    32h 5m
    $171–507

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6bus bus
    35h 22m
    $211–382

  4. Drive 1,323.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Cape Cod Canalcar car 1,323.9 mi
    22h 40m
    $242–349

  5. Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane plane DSM - HYA
    6h 9m
    $458–1,231

Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Cape Cod Canal via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, Boston South Buses, and Park & Ride, Exit 1A/B - Jct. US 6 in around 35h 22m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) twice daily.

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