What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Des Moines is to bus via Toledo which costs $120 - $290 and takes 29h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.

How far is it from Newark to Des Moines?

The distance between Newark and Des Moines is 1032 miles. The road distance is 1100.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 27h 50m and costs $150 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Newark to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Des Moines bus from?

Newark to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Bus or fly from Newark to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Newark to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 27h 50m.

Where does the Newark to Des Moines bus arrive?

Newark to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Newark and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 6:20 PM in Newark and 5:20 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Newark to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Des Moines is 1101 miles. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Newark to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Des Moines?

Book your Newark to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 216+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Newark to Des Moines - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)EWR - DSM
4h 33m
$159–776
Bus via Toledo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Toledo Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
29h 45m
$127–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2640
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
27h 50m
$158–356
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
30h 7m
$185–1,049
Drive 1,094.4 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Des Moines1,094.4 mi
17h 56m
$200–289
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)LGA - DSM
6h 21m
$186–897
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)PHL - DSM
5h 57m
$198–1,509
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
30h 42m
$230–1,229
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
36h 17m
$236–689

Newark to Des Moines by bus

11Weekly Buses

27h 50mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,026.2 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Des Moines via Chicago in around 27h 50m.

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