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Ten ways to Travel from Des Moines to Philadelphia

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Cheapest
By car (1 730 km)
17 h 44 min
1730 km.
from $95
Other
Rideshare
17 h 44 min
1730 km.
from $22.57
Bus, Train (Bus)
36 h 30 min
1560 km.
from $255.11
Bus, Train (Bus)
26 h 52 min
1560 km.
from $313.88
Bus
27 h 5 min
1560 km.
from $349.35
Bus, Plane (Fly to Laguardia Airport)
5 h 16 min
1560 km.
from $426.30
Bus, Plane (Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport)
4 h 54 min
1560 km.
from $352.07
Bus, Plane (Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
5 h 15 min
1560 km.
from $329.02
Bus, Train (Bus)
29 h 36 min
1560 km.
from $339.84
Bus via Chicago
30 h 30 min
1560 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.85–$484.07
Plane from Des Moines to Newark
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$1,273.86
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$445.85
Plane from Des Moines to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$433.11
Plane from Des Moines to Newark
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$382.16
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$585.98
Plane from Des Moines to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,656.02
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$585.98
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$496.81

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Newark
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.02–$394.90

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$280.25
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$89.17
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$280.25
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
25h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.28–$356.68

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$242.03
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$242.03
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.66–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.76–$484.07
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.12–$445.85

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$331.20
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 Allentown
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$242.03

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 Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$191.08
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

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Allentown to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $184.78 - $282.61 and takes 17h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $173.91 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Philadelphia via Indianapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

The distance between Des Moines and Philadelphia is 1584 km. The road distance is 1731.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Philadelphia without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 52m and costs $152.17 - $815.22 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Des Moines to Philadelphia, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $173.91 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $445.65 and takes 27h 5m.

Where does the Des Moines to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Des Moines to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 05:11 in Des Moines and 06:11 in Philadelphia.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Philadelphia is 1731 km. It takes approximately 17h 42m to drive from Des Moines to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 792+ hotels available in Philadelphia. Prices start at $59.59 per night.
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