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There are 9 ways to get from Manassas to Iowa by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Take the train from 1 to 3train train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    4h 49m
    $315–1,439

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IAD - MLI
    8h 47m
    $81–408

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    28h 28m
    $278–576

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dale City Commuter Lot to 14th St @ F St NWbus bus 971 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    29h 34m
    $189–352

  5. Drive 990 mi

    1. Drive from Manassas to Des Moinescar car 990 mi
    17h 15m
    $181–261

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Omaha

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane DCA - OMA
    4h 57m
    $333–1,448

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IAD - DSM
    7h 41m
    $181–837

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 32m

  9. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    30h 37m
    $316–652

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 929 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Manassas, VA, USA and Iowa, USA?

You can take a bus from Center St @ Church St to Des Moines via Stonebridge Garage - Southside, Dale Blvd @ Gerry Ln, Dale City Commuter Lot, 14th St @ F St NW, 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 29h 34m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours.

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