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

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There are 10 ways to get from Scranton to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AVP - DSM
    5h 39m
    $289–1,270

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 44m
    $173–324

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    24h 21m
    $253–540

  4. Drive 1,016.7 mi

    1. Drive from Scranton to Des Moinescar car 1,016.7 mi
    16h 43m
    $186–268

  5. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Lehigh Valley International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ABE - DSM
    8h 42m
    $211–947

  6. Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Binghamton, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BGM - DSM
    9h 55m
    $232–984

  7. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    7h 41m
    $283–1,197

  8. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    7h 38m
    $245–1,072

  9. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 15m
    $273–600

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus 771
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    28h 10m
    $180–354

Scranton to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton to Des Moines via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 27h 44m.

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