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How to get fromDuke University to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Duke University to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM)planeRDU - DSM
    7h 20m
    $178–875

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeRDU - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
    9h 38m
    $112–499

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    29h 39m
    $211–491

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform AbusDrx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
    34h 33m
    $245–1,300

  5. Drive 1,052.4 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to Des Moinescar1,052.4 mi
    18h 2m
    $193–278

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Des Moines (DSM)planeGSO - DSM
    9h 10m
    $223–1,001

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)planeCLT - DSM
    8h 53m
    $186–711

  8. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform AbusDrx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    35h 9m
    $255–1,360

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    5. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    37h 35m
    $304–1,426

Duke University to Des Moines by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Duke University to Des Moines via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis, and Burlington in around 29h 39m.

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