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Nine ways to Travel from Philadelphia to Des Moines

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Cheapest
By car (1 731 km)
17 h 43 min
1731 km.
from $95
Other
Rideshare
17 h 43 min
1731 km.
from $22.58
Train, Bus (Train)
37 h 39 min
1560 km.
from $362
Bus
27 h 20 min
1560 km.
from $329.15
Train, Bus (Train)
29 h 12 min
1560 km.
from $541.30
Train, Plane (Train to Newark Liberty International Airport)
5 h 30 min
1560 km.
from $351.93
Train, Plane (Train to Laguardia Airport)
6 h 41 min
1560 km.
from $424.13
Train, Plane (Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
6 h 37 min
1560 km.
from $340.30
Train, bus via Galesburg
30 h 27 min
1560 km.
from $342.70

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$1,277.26
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$447.04–$485.36
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$702.50

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$408.72
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$383.18
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$421.50
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$408.72

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$766.36
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$319.32–$1,660.44
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$332.09–$587.54
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$549.22
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$574.77
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$523.68

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$121.34–$395.95

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$281.00
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.77–$89.41
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.02–$281.00
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.99–$108.57
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.57–$357.63

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.71–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.99–$242.68

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.87–$485.36
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.21–$447.04

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.30–$95.79
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.93–$217.14

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$217.14

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:
$63.86–$178.82
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.38–$54.92
Bus from Burlington to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.26–$95.79

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Des Moines is to bus which costs $119.57 - $423.91 and takes 27h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Des Moines via Harrisburg Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

The distance between Philadelphia and Des Moines is 1584 km. The road distance is 1731 km.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 27h 20m and costs $119.57 - $423.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Philadelphia to Des Moines, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $423.91 and takes 27h 20m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Des Moines bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 15:26 in Philadelphia and 14:26 in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Des Moines?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia 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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