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Des Moines to Altoona

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14 h 28 min
1326 km.
from $72
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Eleven ways to Travel from Des Moines to Altoona

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Cheapest
By car (1 326 km)
14 h 28 min
1326 km.
from $72
Other
Rideshare
14 h 28 min
1326 km.
from $17.30
Bus, Plane (Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport)
6 h 13 min
1278 km.
from $495.54
Bus
27 h 54 min
1278 km.
from $295.70
Bus, Train (Bus)
20 h 13 min
1278 km.
from $221.38
Bus via Pittsburgh
22 h 55 min
1278 km.
from $230.09
Bus, Plane (Fly to Penn State University Park Airport)
7 h 23 min
1278 km.
from $579.24
Bus, Plane (Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport)
8 h 38 min
1278 km.
from $300.98
Bus, Plane (Fly to Philadelphia International Airport)
9 h 2 min
1278 km.
from $333.59
Bus, Train (Bus)
22 h 48 min
1278 km.
from $251.79
Bus, Train (Bus)
23 h 28 min
1278 km.
from $199.67

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Penn
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$1,146.47
Plane from Des Moines to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$433.11
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$445.85

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Johnstown-Cambria
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Penn
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,082.78
Plane from Des Moines to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$560.50
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$585.98

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$203.82
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$95.54
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$127.39
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$267.51
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$101.91
Bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.44–$70.06
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$229.29

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.41–$152.86
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to State
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.82

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

DART

Phone:
+1 515-283-8100
Website:
ridedart.com/
Bus from E University Ave / Pennsylvania Ave, Dsm to Adventureland
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.63–$2.07

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Altoona is to bus which costs $81.52 - $423.91 and takes 27h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Altoona is to fly and train which takes 6h 13m and costs $239.13 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Altoona?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Altoona station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Altoona Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Altoona?

The distance between Des Moines and Altoona is 1329 km. The road distance is 1400.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Altoona without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 13m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Des Moines to Altoona, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Altoona bus arrive?

Des Moines to Altoona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Altoona?

Altoona is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 18:50 in Des Moines and 19:50 in Altoona.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Altoona?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Altoona is 1401 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Des Moines to Altoona.

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

Book your Des Moines to Altoona bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Altoona?

There are 22+ hotels available in Altoona. Prices start at $41.76 per night.
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