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Nine ways to Travel from Des Moines to Richmond

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Cheapest
By car (1 749 km)
18 h 11 min
1749 km.
from $96
Other
Rideshare
18 h 11 min
1749 km.
from $22.81
Bus, Train (Bus)
32 h 28 min
1451 km.
from $233.37
Bus
28 h 40 min
1452 km.
from $389.74
Bus, Train (Bus)
28 h 50 min
1451 km.
from $255.08
Bus, Plane (Fly Des Moines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
6 h 6 min
1451 km.
from $320.76
Plane
8 h 52 min
1451 km.
from $336.98
Bus, Plane (Fly Des Moines to Charlottesville)
7 h 58 min
1451 km.
from $10.87
Bus, Train (Bus)
31 h 33 min
1451 km.
from $327.88

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$458.59
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$382.16
Plane from Des Moines to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$547.76

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$573.24
Plane from Des Moines to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$955.39

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

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
20h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$305.73
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$242.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.42–$382.16
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 Washington Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$56.05

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 Richmond?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Richmond is to bus and train via DMV Drive & Broad which costs $103.26 - $456.52 and takes 32h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Richmond is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Richmond?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Richmond via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Richmond?

The distance between Des Moines and Richmond is 1491 km. The road distance is 1751.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 28h 40m and costs $130.43 - $521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Des Moines to Richmond, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Richmond?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Richmond is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $521.74 and takes 28h 40m.

Where does the Des Moines to Richmond bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Richmond?

Richmond is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 18:51 in Des Moines and 19:51 in Richmond.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Richmond?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Richmond is 1751 km. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Des Moines to Richmond.

Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 322+ hotels available in Richmond. Prices start at $57.62 per night.
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