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

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  1. Fly from Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ALB - DSM
    6h 27m
    $290–1,324

  2. Drive 1,113.5 mi

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

  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
    $288–592

  4. Bus

    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
    34h 7m
    $206–351

  5. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SYR - DSM
    9h 9m
    $255–1,132

  6. 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
    $318–667

Schenectady to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,034.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, 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 34h 7m.

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