What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island is to bus which costs $160 - $300 and takes 33h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs $230 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Providence Downtown via Chicago Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 16m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Rhode Island?

The distance between Des Moines and Rhode Island is 1228 miles. The road distance is 1282.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Rhode Island bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Rhode Island?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island is to bus which takes 33h 16m and costs $160 - $300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $700 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Des Moines to Rhode Island bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Rhode Island?

Rhode Island is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 5:25 PM in Des Moines and 6:25 PM in Rhode Island.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Rhode Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Rhode Island is 1282 miles. It takes approximately 21h 36m to drive from Des Moines to Rhode Island.

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

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Where can I stay near Rhode Island?

There are 192+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

Des Moines to Rhode Island - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island by plane, train, bus, 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 Boston Logan Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DSM - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 30m
$232–1,630
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DSM - PVD
6h 23m
$150–678
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Worcester Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
31h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus
33h 16m
$160–292
Drive 1,274.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Providencecar 1,274.9 mi
21h 36m
$233–337
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain
7h 23m
$187–1,477

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

60Weekly Planes

4h 58mAverage Duration

$206Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Rhode Island.

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Distance: 1,220.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Providence Downtown via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 33h 16m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) every 2 hours.

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