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

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    4h 22m
    $208–955

  2. Train, bus via Washington

    cheapest
    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
    28h 36m
    $156–1,019

  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 19m
    $174–316

  4. Drive 1,073.9 mi

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

  5. 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 / ...
    34h 28m
    $163–513

Philadelphia to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Des Moines via Allentown and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 19m.

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