What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to State College?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to State College is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 23h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to State College?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to State College is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and State College?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to State College. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at State College via Chicago Bus Station and State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 24m.

How far is it from Des Moines to State College?

The distance between Des Moines and State College is 839 miles. The road distance is 887.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to State College without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 9m and costs $140 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to State College?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Des Moines to State College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to State College bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to State College?

The best way to get from Des Moines to State College is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 23h 24m.

Where does the Des Moines to State College bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and State College?

State College is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 11:08 AM in Des Moines and 12:08 PM in State College.

Can I drive from Des Moines to State College?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to State College is 887 miles. It takes approximately 14h 42m to drive from Des Moines to State College.

Where can I stay near State College?

There are 56+ hotels available in State College.

Des Moines to State College - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to State College by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Penn State University Park Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane DSM - SCE
5h 37m
$162–788
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane FOD - SCE
8h 8m
$106–442
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus
23h 9m
$143–307
Drive 882.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to State Collegecar 882.1 mi
14h 42m
$161–233
Fly Des Moines to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane DSM - JST
2. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus
7h 39m
$189–849
Fly Des Moines to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane DSM - MDT
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
8h 41m
$179–923
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640
23h 24m
$130–224

Des Moines to State College by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

23h 9mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to State College.

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Distance: 834.4 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to State College via Chicago Bus Station and State College in around 23h 24m.

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