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How to get fromIowa to PhiladelphiaBy plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    3h 14m
    $151–724

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    27h 20m
    $179–370

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    30h 8m
    $321–701

  4. Drive 1,073.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Philadelphiacar car 1,073.5 mi
    17h 41m
    $196–283

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 28m
    $163–1,277

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    28h 20m
    $179–320

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    31h 21m
    $309–660

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    34h 15m
    $339–770

Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Philadelphia Bus Station via Des Moines and Indianapolis Union Station in around 27h 20m.

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