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How to get fromIowa to New York (State)by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to New York (State) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    3h 43m
    $151–724
  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    28h 55m
    $144–295
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    28h 40m
    $162–438
  4. Drive 1,104.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to New Yorkcar car 1,104.6 mi
    18h 26m
    $202–292
  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DSM - EWR
    3h 41m
    $161–702
  6. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane DSM - BUF
    5h 34m
    $352–1,901
  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 5m
    $193–1,474

Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and New York (State), USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to New York City Chinatown via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 55m.

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