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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Scranton is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Scranton is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Scranton?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Scranton, PA via Chicago Bus Station and Harrisburg, PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Scranton?

The distance between Des Moines and Scranton is 947 miles. The road distance is 1023.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Scranton without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 57m and costs $170 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Des Moines to Scranton, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Scranton?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Scranton is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 27h 20m.

Where does the Des Moines to Scranton bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Scranton?

Scranton is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:34 PM in Des Moines and 5:34 PM in Scranton.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Scranton?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Scranton is 1024 miles. It takes approximately 16h 34m to drive from Des Moines to Scranton.

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

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Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 70+ hotels available in Scranton.

Des Moines to Scranton - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Des Moines to Scranton by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)DSM - AVP
4h 54m
$188–771
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)DSM - EWR
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scranton
6h 19m
$167–741
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
23h 57m
$179–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
27h 20m
$178–388
Drive 1,017.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Scranton1,017.7 mi
16h 34m
$186–269
Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)DSM - LGA
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton, PA
7h 10m
$177–819
Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)DSM - ABE
2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Station
8h 37m
$186–831
Bus, train via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
25h 2m
$171–449
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
5. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
26h 33m
$201–487
Bus via Baltimore
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
32h 45m
$179–471

Des Moines to Scranton by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

23h 57mAverage Duration

$179Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Scranton.

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Distance: 941.9 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Scranton, PA via Chicago Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg, PA in around 27h 20m.

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