What is the cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Des Moines is to bus which costs $150 - $290 and takes 33h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Des Moines?

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

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island to Des Moines?

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

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

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Des Moines without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rhode Island to Des Moines?

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

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Des Moines bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Rhode Island to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Des Moines is to bus which takes 33h and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $390 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Rhode Island to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rhode Island and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Rhode Island. It is currently 5:36 AM in Rhode Island and 4:36 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Des Moines?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 254+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Rhode Island to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island 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 to Des Moines
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 Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane PVD - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
8h 43m
$89–392
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
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
$155–283
Drive 1,274.6 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Des Moinescar 1,274.6 mi
21h 36m
$233–336
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane PVD - DSM
7h 3m
$90–388
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Des Moines
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 44m
$140–1,163

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

72Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rhode Island to Des Moines.

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

What companies run services between Rhode Island, 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, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours.

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