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1636 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Fairfax to Des Moines

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Cheapest
By car (1 636 km)
16 h 54 min
1636 km.
from $89
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 54 min
1636 km.
from $21.34
Bus
29 h 5 min
1414 km.
from $348.65
Train, Bus (Train)
27 h 42 min
1414 km.
from $322.59
Train, bus via Galesburg
29 h 13 min
1414 km.
from $272.72
Train, Bus (Train)
36 h 40 min
1414 km.
from $340.26

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$358.70

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$478.26

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$239.13
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$92.39
Train from Alexandria to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
23h 41m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Vienna Fairfax-Gmu, Orange Line Center Platform to New
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.98

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.26–$315.22
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$184.78

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$152.17
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$46.74
Bus from Burlington to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$81.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Des Moines is to drive which costs $173.91 - $271.74 and takes 16h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $163.04 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Des Moines via H St NW+18 St NW, Washington Union Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Des Moines?

The distance between Fairfax and Des Moines is 1476 km. The road distance is 1636.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Fairfax to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 42m and costs $119.57 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Fairfax to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

Fairfax to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Fairfax to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $163.04 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $478.26 and takes 29h 5m. There are no good options to train between Fairfax to Des Moines.

Where does the Fairfax to Des Moines bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Fairfax and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Fairfax. It is currently 04:03 in Fairfax and 03:03 in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Fairfax to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Des Moines is 1636 km. It takes approximately 16h 54m to drive from Fairfax to Des Moines.

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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