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

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DSM - DCA
    2h 40m
    $318–1,621

  2. Drive 1,003.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Washingtoncar car 1,003.6 mi
    17h 13m
    $184–265

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    25h 45m
    $189–360

  4. 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 Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    26h 44m
    $269–570

  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 Rockville Amtraktrain train
    31h 26m
    $344–816

Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Washington Union Station via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 45m.

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