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

The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Des Moines is to train and bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 17h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $170 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Pittsburgh and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

How far is it from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?

The distance between Pittsburgh and Des Moines is 737 miles. The road distance is 780.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 29m and costs $100 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Pittsburgh to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Pittsburgh to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Bus or fly from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $250 and takes 17h 54m.

Where does the Pittsburgh to Des Moines bus arrive?

Pittsburgh to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Pittsburgh. It is currently 12:06 PM in Pittsburgh and 11:06 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Des Moines is 780 miles. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Pittsburgh to Des Moines.

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

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

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 239+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, 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 Pittsburgh International Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PIT - DSM
6h 51m
$179–915
Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane PIT - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
10h 18m
$96–463
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
17h 29m
$105–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
17h 54m
$98–244
Drive 775.6 mi
1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Des Moinescar 775.6 mi
12h 49m
$142–205
Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JST - DSM
11h 16m
$200–911
Bus to Morgantown Municipal Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to Westover Terminalbus
2. Fly from Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MGW - DSM
11h 25m
$161–852
Bus to Akron, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CAK - DSM
9h 46m
$178–883
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
20h
$108–203

Pittsburgh to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

17h 29mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.1 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 54m.

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