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

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Lowell by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DSM - BOS
    5h
    $230–1,038

  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 train from North Station to Lowelltrain train
    31h 51m
    $134–841

  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 to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus bus
    35h 13m
    $177–320

  4. Drive 1,278.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lowellcar car 1,278.5 mi
    22h 49m
    $234–337

Des Moines to Lowell by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Allegiant Air, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Boston in around 35h 13m.

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