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How to get fromLake George to Des Moinesby bus, plane, train, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake George to Des Moines by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ALB - DSM
    8h 11m
    $144–658

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 55m
    $158–499

  3. Drive 1,143.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake George to Des Moinescar car 1,143.6 mi
    19h 43m
    $209–302

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    35h 8m
    $174–359

Lake George to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lake George, NY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lake George to Des Moines via Albany, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 35h 8m.

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