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

The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Des Moines is to bus via Toledo which costs $130 - $310 and takes 31h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Front St At Terrill Rd and arriving at Des Moines via Newark Penn Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 41m.

How far is it from Plainfield to Des Moines?

The distance between Plainfield and Des Moines is 1045 miles. The road distance is 1089.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plainfield to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 29h 41m and costs $150 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Plainfield to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Plainfield to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Des Moines is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 29h 41m.

Where does the Plainfield to Des Moines bus arrive?

Plainfield to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Plainfield and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Plainfield. It is currently 12:30 PM in Plainfield and 11:30 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Plainfield to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Des Moines is 1090 miles. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Plainfield to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 209+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Plainfield to Des Moines - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Plainfield 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
5h 12m
$173–799
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
31h 22m
$131–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2640
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
29h 41m
$158–368
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
31h 2m
$188–1,082
Drive 1,083.5 mi
1. Drive from Plainfield to Des Moines1,083.5 mi
18h 9m
$198–286
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)LGA - DSM
7h 6m
$188–910
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)JFK - DSM
8h 13m
$185–813
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
6h 49m
$201–1,533
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
31h 37m
$233–1,262
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
37h 54m
$238–722

Plainfield to Des Moines by bus

11Weekly Buses

29h 41mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,038.7 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Plainfield, 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 Front St At Terrill Rd to Des Moines via Newark Penn Station and Chicago in around 29h 41m.

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