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How to get fromDrake University to Bostonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Drake University to Boston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DSM - BOS
    3h 1m
    $185–918

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    31h 25m
    $343–726

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    34h 38m
    $219–391

  4. Drive 1,299.6 mi

    1. Drive from Drake University to Bostoncar car 1,299.6 mi
    22h 6m
    $238–343

  5. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    36h 25m
    $416–966

Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drake University to Boston via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 34h 38m.

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