What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ithaca?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ithaca is to bus which costs $120 - $310 and takes 24h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ithaca?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ithaca is to fly and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $280 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Ithaca?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Ithaca via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Ithaca?

The distance between Des Moines and Ithaca is 978 miles. The road distance is 979.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Ithaca without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 34m and costs $120 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Ithaca?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Des Moines to Ithaca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Ithaca bus from?

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

Where does the Des Moines to Ithaca bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ithaca?

Ithaca is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 1:58 AM in Des Moines and 2:58 AM in Ithaca.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Ithaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Ithaca is 980 miles. It takes approximately 16h 54m to drive from Des Moines to Ithaca.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Ithaca?

Book your Des Moines to Ithaca bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ithaca?

There are 60+ hotels available in Ithaca.

Des Moines to Ithaca - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Ithaca 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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DSM - SYR
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
7h 21m
$288–1,476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus
24h 10m
$125–301
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
22h 34m
$127–316
Drive 974 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Ithacacar 974 mi
16h 54m
$178–257
Fly to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC)plane DSM - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
7h 45m
$228–1,181
Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane DSM - BGM
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Ithacabus
9h 6m
$197–851
Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane DSM - ELM
2. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus
8h 21m
Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
8h 56m
$171–804

Des Moines to Ithaca by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

22h 34mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Ithaca.

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Distance: 972.1 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Ithaca via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 24h 10m.

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