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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Scranton is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $170 - $320 and takes 27h 14m.

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 59m and costs $200 - $850.

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 via Indianapolis and Allentown Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.

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 24h 52m and costs $250 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 59m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 27h 14m.

Where does the Des Moines to Scranton bus arrive?

Des Moines to Scranton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Scranton?

Scranton is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:22 AM in Des Moines and 8:22 AM 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 45m to drive from Des Moines to Scranton.

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

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

Where can I stay near Scranton?

There are 63+ hotels available in Scranton.

Des Moines to Scranton - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Scranton 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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane DSM - AVP
4h 59m
$208–821
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DSM - EWR
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus
6h 35m
$133–600
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus
24h 52m
$255–548
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Allentownbus
3. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Scrantonbus
27h 14m
$172–318
Drive 1,017.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Scrantoncar 1,017.7 mi
16h 45m
$186–269
Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane DSM - ABE
2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Stationbus
8h 20m
$141–647
Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus
7h 20m
$176–724
Bus, train via Bloomington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
4. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus
27h 12m
$274–594
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
28h 15m
$173–348

Des Moines to Scranton by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

24h 52mAverage Duration

$255Cheapest 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 59m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Scranton via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, Allentown, and Allentown Transportation Center in around 27h 14m.

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