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

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

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  1. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane DSM - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Market St. at 5th St. to Gettysburg Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 26m
    $150–777

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Market St. at 5th St. to Gettysburg Transfer Centerbus bus 15N
    26h 23m
    $128–225

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Market St. at 5th St. to Gettysburg Transfer Centerbus bus 15N
    26h 27m
    $163–575

  4. Drive 954.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Gettysburgcar car 954.8 mi
    16h 5m
    $175–252

  5. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Market St. at 5th St. to Gettysburg Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 27m
    $218–919

Des Moines to Gettysburg by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration26h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Gettysburg, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Gettysburg Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market St. at 5th St. in around 26h 23m.

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