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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ALB - DSM
    6h 42m
    $250–1,124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 37m
    $191–341

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    23h 18m
    $313–606

  4. Drive 1,113.5 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Des Moinescar car 1,113.5 mi
    18h 53m
    $204–294

  5. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    25h 10m
    $343–681

Schenectady to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,034.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Des Moines via New York, NY - Midtown, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 37m.

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