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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Washington is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 24h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $340 - $1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Washington?

The distance between Des Moines and Washington is 906 miles. The road distance is 1009.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 24h 35m and costs $110 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Des Moines to Washington, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Washington?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $340 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 24h 35m.

Where does the Des Moines to Washington bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Washington?

Washington is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 11:44 AM in Des Moines and 12:44 PM in Washington.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Washington is 1009 miles. It takes approximately 17h 12m to drive from Des Moines to Washington.

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

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Where can I stay near Washington?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DSM - DCA
2h 40m
$348–1,821
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h 35m
$112–248
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
25h 39m
$142–398
Drive 1,003.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Washingtoncar 1,003.5 mi
17h 12m
$184–265
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane DSM - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 24m
$160–1,373
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DSM - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 32m
$180–879

Des Moines to Washington by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

24h 35mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 901.1 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Washington Union Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 35m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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