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

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWR - DSM
    4h 38m
    $94–416

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    27h 14m
    $135–238

  3. Train, bus via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    29h 31m
    $143–994

  4. Drive 1,094.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Des Moinescar car 1,094.4 mi
    18h 7m
    $200–289

  5. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    6h 17m
    $116–517

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    5h 53m
    $118–1,089

  7. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane JFK - DSM
    7h 16m
    $113–460

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    35h 41m
    $173–430

Newark to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Allegiant Air, Delta, 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 Bus Station in around 27h 14m.

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