What is the cheapest way to get from State College to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from State College to Des Moines is to bus which costs $140 - $260 and takes 23h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from State College to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from State College to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $100 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between State College and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from State College to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from State College and arriving at Des Moines via State College Regional Airport and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.

How far is it from State College to Des Moines?

The distance between State College and Des Moines is 839 miles. The road distance is 886.4 miles.

How do I travel from State College to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from State College to Des Moines without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 14m and costs $170 - $450.

How long does it take to get from State College to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from State College to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the State College to Des Moines bus from?

State College to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from State College Regional Airport station.

Bus or fly from State College to Des Moines?

The best way to get from State College to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 23h 29m.

Where does the State College to Des Moines bus arrive?

State College to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between State College and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind State College. It is currently 3:39 AM in State College and 2:39 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from State College to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between State College to Des Moines is 886 miles. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from State College to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

State College to Des Moines - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from State College to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SCE - DSM
6h 2m
$102–438
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
23h 14m
$175–441
Bus, train via Iowa City
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
5. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
27h 38m
$222–511
Drive 881.3 mi
1. Drive from State College to Des Moinescar 881.3 mi
14h 40m
$161–233
Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Des Moines (DSM)plane JST - DSM
8h 30m
$114–454
Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDT - DSM
8h 39m
$107–459
Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane SCE - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
11h 42m
$106–442
Bus
1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
23h 29m
$145–257

State College to Des Moines by bus, train, and foot

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23h 14mAverage Duration

$175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 834.1 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College to Des Moines via State College Regional Airport and Chicago Bus Station in around 23h 29m.

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