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

The cheapest way to get from Flushing to Des Moines is to bus via Baltimore which costs $150 - $320 and takes 32h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flushing to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $180 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Flushing and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Flushing to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from 31 Rd/138 St and arriving at Des Moines via New York Midtown and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 22m.

How far is it from Flushing to Des Moines?

The distance between Flushing and Des Moines is 1045 miles. The road distance is 1123.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Flushing to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 12m and costs $200 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Flushing to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Flushing to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Bus or fly from Flushing to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Flushing to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 30h 22m.

Where does the Flushing to Des Moines bus arrive?

Flushing to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Flushing and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Flushing. It is currently 9:09 PM in Flushing and 8:09 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Flushing to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Flushing to Des Moines is 1123 miles. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Flushing to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 216+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Flushing to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Flushing to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly from Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)LGA - DSM
4h 54m
$180–878
Bus via Baltimore
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
32h 21m
$152–317
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
29h 12m
$200–659
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2640
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
30h 22m
$153–357
Drive 1,116.9 mi
1. Drive from Flushing to Des Moines1,116.9 mi
18h 23m
$204–295
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)EWR - DSM
5h 14m
$177–799
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)PHL - DSM
6h 49m
$204–1,530
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
30h 44m
$234–709

Flushing to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

10Weekly Services

29h 12mAverage Duration

$200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,038.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Flushing, NY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 31 Rd/138 St to Des Moines via 6 Av/W 35 St, New York Midtown, and Chicago in around 30h 22m.

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