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

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There are 11 ways to get from Des Moines to Scranton by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane DSM - AVP
    5h 1m
    $228–971

  2. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DSM - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Scrantonbus bus
    6h 35m
    $153–701

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 52m
    $255–557

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Allentownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Scrantonbus bus
    27h 14m
    $172–316

  5. Drive 1,017.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Scrantoncar car 1,017.7 mi
    16h 45m
    $186–269

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus bus
    7h
    $251–999

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus bus
    7h 18m
    $196–874

  8. Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane DSM - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 25m
    $161–747

  9. Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane plane DSM - BGM
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Scrantonbus bus
    9h 28m
    $180–729

  10. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus bus
    27h 12m
    $274–604

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    28h 15m
    $178–347

Des Moines to Scranton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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