What is the cheapest way to get from Utica to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Utica to Des Moines is to bus which costs $120 - $390 and takes 25h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Utica to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Utica to Des Moines is to bus and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Utica and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Utica and arriving at Des Moines via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

How far is it from Utica to Des Moines?

The distance between Utica and Des Moines is 966 miles. The road distance is 1045.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Utica to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $120 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Utica to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Utica to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utica to Des Moines bus from?

Utica to Des Moines bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Utica station.

Where does the Utica to Des Moines bus arrive?

Utica to Des Moines bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.

What is the time difference between Utica and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Utica. It is currently 4:27 PM in Utica and 3:27 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Utica to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Des Moines is 1045 miles. It takes approximately 17h 33m to drive from Utica to Des Moines.

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

Book your Utica to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 244+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Utica to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Utica to Des Moines by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NYbus
2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SYR - DSM
6h 56m
$167–772
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
22h 5m
$121–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utica to Syracusebus 254
2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
25h 44m
$129–386
Drive 1,039.4 mi
1. Drive from Utica to Des Moinescar 1,039.4 mi
17h 33m
$190–274
Train to Albany County Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ALB - DSM
9h 28m
$150–707
Bus, bus to Rochester, fly
1. Take the bus from Utica to Syracusebus
2. Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NYbus
3. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ROC - DSM
9h 41m
$154–732

Utica to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

22h 5mAverage Duration

$121Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Utica to Des Moines.

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Distance: 960.4 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Utica to Des Moines via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 44m.

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