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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Des Moines is to bus which costs $160 - $360 and takes 30h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $200 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Des Moines via 9 Av/W 40 St, New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 57m.

How far is it from Princeton to Des Moines?

The distance between Princeton and Des Moines is 1066 miles. The road distance is 1090.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus via Ossining which takes 30h 53m and costs $150 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Princeton to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Princeton to Des Moines bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where does the Princeton to Des Moines bus arrive?

Princeton to Des Moines bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Princeton and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Princeton. It is currently 8:49 AM in Princeton and 7:49 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Princeton to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Des Moines is 1091 miles. It takes approximately 18h 37m to drive from Princeton to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 238+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Princeton to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane EWR - DSM
5h 42m
$205–914
Train, bus via Ossining
cheapest
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
30h 53m
$152–525
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
30h 57m
$166–353
Drive 1,084.4 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Des Moinescar 1,084.4 mi
18h 37m
$198–286
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PHL - DSM
6h 5m
$213–1,228
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LGA - DSM
7h 39m
$218–1,067
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JFK - DSM
8h 39m
$195–920
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
36h 40m
$192–572

Princeton to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

30h 53mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,059.6 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Des Moines via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 30h 57m.

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