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How to Travel from

Altoona to Des Moines

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Penn State University Park Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,082.78
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62
Plane from Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$700.62

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$394.90
Plane from Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$535.02
Plane from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
10h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$598.71
Plane from Penn State University Park Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,019.09
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$955.39

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Pittsburgh International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$522.28
Plane from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$484.07

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$611.45

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$95.54
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$203.82
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$95.54
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$254.77
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.44–$70.06
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$216.56

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$152.86
Bus from State College Univ Park Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
14h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.82

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$178.34
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$54.78
Bus from Burlington to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54

DART

Phone:
+1 515-283-8100
Website:
ridedart.com/
Bus from 5Th Ave Sw / 8Th St Sw, Alt to 3Rd
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.91–$2.29

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Des Moines is to bus which costs $81.52 - $423.91 and takes 28h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $184.78 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

How far is it from Altoona to Des Moines?

The distance between Altoona and Des Moines is 1330 km. The road distance is 1399.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Altoona to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 54m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Altoona to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Altoona to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Altoona to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Altoona to Des Moines is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 23h 45m and costs $92.39 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $228.26 - $413.04 and takes 8h 48m. There are no good options to train between Altoona to Des Moines.

Where does the Altoona to Des Moines bus arrive?

Altoona to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between Altoona and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Altoona. It is currently 02:12 in Altoona and 01:12 in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Altoona to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Des Moines is 1400 km. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Altoona to Des Moines.

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

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Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 210+ hotels available in Des Moines. Prices start at $35.37 per night.
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