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How to get fromPennsylvania to Iowaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    4h 21m
    $213–1,026

  2. Fly Erie International Airport to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ERI - MLI
    8h 5m
    $59–354

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 24m
    $177–312

  4. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    29h 3m
    $162–985

  5. Drive 1,073.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Des Moinescar car 1,073.9 mi
    17h 41m
    $196–284

  6. Fly Erie International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ERI - ALO
    6h 52m
    $79–393

  7. Fly Erie International Airport to Des Moines

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ERI - DSM
    6h 36m
    $159–823

  8. Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PIT - MLI
    7h 36m
    $71–402

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    35h 37m
    $170–474

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Des Moines via Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 28h 24m.

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