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How to get fromDes Moines to Erieby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Erie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane DSM - ERI
    5h 41m
    $140–723

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    17h 50m
    $80–200

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 2m
    $86–205

  4. Drive 759.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Eriecar car 759.2 mi
    12h 44m
    $139–201

  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DSM - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    7h 9m
    $205–1,064

Des Moines to Erie by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Erie, PA via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 17h 50m.

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