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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM)planeRDU - DSM
    4h 31m
    $187–914

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesbusChicago
    35h 56m
    $150–472

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus
    32h 57m
    $157–399

  4. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moinesbus
    35h 30m
    $214–556

  5. Drive 1,066.4 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Des Moinescar1,066.4 mi
    18h 21m
    $195–282

Research Triangle to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Des Moines via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago in around 32h 57m.

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