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Compare bus and flight for New York, NY to Des Moines, IA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Des Moines, IA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $128. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $128, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 1019 miles (1641 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$368 Average price | $252 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 57m Average total duration 30h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Des Moines, IA:
A bus is $116 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Des Moines, IA costing on average $368 (€297).
Other travel options to Des Moines, IA take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 27m.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Des Moines, IA
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Take a train from New York, NY to Des Moines, IA and enjoy the approximately 1019 miles (1641 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Distance 1019 miles (1641 km) |
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FAQs: Trains from New York, NY to Des Moines, IA
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