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How to get fromAkron to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Akron to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Akron

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CAK - DSM
    6h 3m
    $88–405

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    17h 25m
    $121–192

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 25m
    $305–490

  4. Drive  676.8 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Des Moinescar car 676.8 mi
    11h 17m
    $112–162

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    6h 11m
    $117–586

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CMH - DSM
    8h 31m
    $126–590

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from S. Broadway St & E. Bowery St to Southgate Transit Centerbus bus 31 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 35m
    $244–384

  8. Bus via Cleveland

    1. Take the bus from S. Broadway St & E. Bowery St to Southgate Transit Centerbus bus 31 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 7m
    $102–182

Akron to Des Moines by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Akron (CAK) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 25m.

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