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1980 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Des Moines to Amherst

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Cheapest
By car (1 980 km)
20 h 46 min
1980 km.
from $108
Other
Rideshare
20 h 46 min
1980 km.
from $25.83
Bus, Plane (Fly to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport)
6 h 25 min
1740 km.
from $320.33
Bus, Train (Bus)
31 h 55 min
1740 km.
from $236.33
Bus, Train (Bus)
28 h 26 min
1740 km.
from $258.04
Bus
32 h 35 min
1740 km.
from $356.02
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bradley International Airport)
7 h 47 min
1740 km.
from $338.04
Bus, Plane (Fly to Worcester Regional Airport)
10 h 40 min
1740 km.
from $346.20
Bus, Plane (Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport)
10 h 11 min
1740 km.
from $367.08
Bus, Train (Bus)
31 h 1 min
1740 km.
from $288.45

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$433.11
Plane from Des Moines to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$484.07
Plane from Des Moines to Worcester
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$407.64

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Bradley
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$585.98

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Des Moines to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
Ave. Duration:
19h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.24–$16.56

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to South
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$394.90

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
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 New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$267.51

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Amherst
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$40.76
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Amherst
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$63.69
Bus from Union Station, Hartford, CT to Amherst
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$29.30
Bus from Union Station Garage to Amherst
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$28.02

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

PVTA

Phone:
+1 413-781-7882
Website:
pvta.com
Bus from Union Station Garage to Amherst
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.73

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Amherst is to bus and train via Des Moines which costs $108.70 - $467.39 and takes 31h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Amherst is to fly and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $195.65 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Amherst Town Commons, Amherst Center, MA via Chicago Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 35m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Amherst?

The distance between Des Moines and Amherst is 2042 km. The road distance is 1980.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Amherst without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 26m and costs $152.17 - $423.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Des Moines to Amherst, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Des Moines to Amherst bus arrive?

Des Moines to Amherst bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Amherst?

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

Can I drive from Des Moines to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Amherst is 1981 km. It takes approximately 20h 46m to drive from Des Moines to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst. Prices start at $76.64 per night.
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