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16 h 53 min
1636 km.
from $89
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Eleven ways to Travel from Des Moines to Baltimore

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Cheapest
By car (1 636 km)
16 h 53 min
1636 km.
from $89
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 53 min
1636 km.
from $21.34
Bus, Plane (Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
3 h 49 min
1457 km.
from $265.16
Bus via Harrisburg
29 h 10 min
1458 km.
from $187.39
Bus
24 h 35 min
1458 km.
from $336.52
Bus, Train (Bus)
25 h 26 min
1457 km.
from $258.41
Bus, Plane (Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport)
6 h 23 min
1457 km.
from $290.16
Bus, Plane (Fly to Philadelphia International Airport)
5 h 2 min
1457 km.
from $334.08
Bus, Train (Bus)
28 h 2 min
1457 km.
from $288.07
Bus, Train (Bus)
35 h 20 min
1457 km.
from $230.86

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$343.94
Plane from Des Moines to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$369.42
Plane from Des Moines to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$382.16
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$394.90

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$496.81
Plane from Des Moines to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$547.76
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$573.24

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$267.51
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$89.17
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$108.28
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
24h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$229.29
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$229.29

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$382.16
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.12–$433.11

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$11.46

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.33–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$356.68
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$216.56
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.99–$82.80

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56

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–$161.77
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$89.17
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$53.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Baltimore is to bus via Harrisburg which costs $92.39 - $445.65 and takes 29h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Baltimore is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Baltimore?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Baltimore?

The distance between Des Moines and Baltimore is 1524 km. The road distance is 1636.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Baltimore without a car is to bus which takes 24h 35m and costs $108.70 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Des Moines to Baltimore, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Baltimore?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Baltimore is to bus which takes 24h 35m and costs $108.70 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $163.04 - $336.96 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Des Moines to Baltimore bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Baltimore?

Baltimore is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 03:39 in Des Moines and 04:39 in Baltimore.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Baltimore?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Baltimore is 1637 km. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Des Moines to Baltimore.

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

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

Where can I stay near Baltimore?

There are 386+ hotels available in Baltimore. Prices start at $48.15 per night.
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