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

The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Des Moines is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Appleton to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $140 - $750.

How far is it from Appleton to Des Moines?

The distance between Appleton and Des Moines is 334 miles. The road distance is 380.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Appleton to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus via Minneapolis which takes 13h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Appleton to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Appleton to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Des Moines is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Appleton to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 248+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Appleton to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Des Moines by plane, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Appleton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATW - DSM
3h 59m
$145–743
Drive 378.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Appleton to Des Moinescar 378.6 mi
7h 5m
$70–100
Taxi, bus via Minneapolis
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
13h 21m
Taxi to Green Bay, fly
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRB - DSM
4h 30m
$228–840
Drive to Central Wisconsin Airport, fly
1. Drive from Appleton to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)car
2. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CWA - DSM
6h 27m
$133–693
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Centertaxi
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
13h 24m
$192–315

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

67Weekly Planes

5h 4mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours.

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