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

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

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  1. Fly Akron to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CAK - DSM
    5h 45m
    $81–376

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 42m
    $86–211

  3. Drive 676.8 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Des Moinescar car 676.8 mi
    11h 16m
    $124–179

  4. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    6h 38m
    $106–511

  5. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    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 41m
    $100–458

  6. Fly Akron to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CAK - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    7h 56m
    $81–384

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 US0123 / ...
    17h 29m
    $91–254

  8. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 36m
    $83–208

Akron to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United 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 29m.

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