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Six ways to Travel from Des Moines to Salem

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Cheapest
By car (2 128 km)
22 h 11 min
2128 km.
from $117
Other
Bus, Train (Bus)
33 h 55 min
1871 km.
from $254.89
Bus, Train (Bus)
30 h 28 min
1871 km.
from $275.87
Bus
34 h 57 min
1872 km.
from $380.97
Bus, Plane
8 h 21 min
1871 km.
from $352.01
Bus, Train (Bus)
33 h 3 min
1871 km.
from $306.28

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 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 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 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 Boston
Ave. Duration:
21h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.91–$343.94
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 Back
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$16.56

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
41 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 Back
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$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
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$82.80

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Salem is to bus which costs $152.17 - $445.65 and takes 34h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $206.52 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Salem. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Essex St @ Summer St via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 57m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Salem?

The distance between Des Moines and Salem is 1906 km. The road distance is 2129.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Salem without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 28m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Des Moines to Salem, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Des Moines to Salem?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Salem is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $206.52 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $445.65 and takes 34h 57m. There are no good options to train between Des Moines to Salem.

Where does the Des Moines to Salem bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Salem?

Salem is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 07:07 in Des Moines and 08:07 in Salem.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Salem is 2129 km. It takes approximately 22h 8m to drive from Des Moines to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 735+ hotels available in Salem. Prices start at $82.53 per night.
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