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

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Des Moines is to fly which costs $90 - $400 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Providence to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $110 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Des Moines via New York Midtown and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.

How far is it from Providence to Des Moines?

The distance between Providence and Des Moines is 1225 miles. The road distance is 1282.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Providence to Des Moines without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 44m and costs $270 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Providence to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Providence to Des Moines bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Providence to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Providence to Des Moines is to bus which takes 33h and costs $180 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $400 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Providence to Des Moines bus arrive?

Providence to Des Moines bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Providence and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Providence. It is currently 10:03 AM in Providence and 9:03 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Providence to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Des Moines is 1282 miles. It takes approximately 21h 36m to drive from Providence to Des Moines.

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

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Providence to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Providence 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 Boston Logan Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BOS - DSM
6h 4m
$113–1,065
Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PVD - DSM
6h 38m
$95–398
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
30h 44m
$271–619
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown 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
33h
$185–353
Drive 1,274.6 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Des Moinescar 1,274.6 mi
21h 36m
$233–336
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LGA - DSM
8h 42m
$140–1,163

Providence to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

30h 44mAverage Duration

$271Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Providence to Des Moines.

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Distance: 1,217.7 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Des Moines via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 33h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours.

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