What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Point to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Point to Des Moines is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Point to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Point to Des Moines is to ferry and taxi and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $310 - $1,100.

How far is it from Cedar Point to Des Moines?

The distance between Cedar Point and Des Moines is 679 miles. The road distance is 612.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cedar Point to Des Moines without a car is to ferry and taxi and train and bus which takes 15h 16m and costs $220 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Cedar Point to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Cedar Point to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cedar Point to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Point to Des Moines is 613 miles. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Cedar Point to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 225+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Cedar Point to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Point to Des Moines by ferry, taxi, plane, train, 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.

Ferry, taxi to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OH
2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Brookpark Station
3. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)CLE - DSM
6h 39m
$310–1,105
Drive 609 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Point to Des Moines609 mi
10h 5m
$112–161
Ferry, taxi, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OH
2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledo
3. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
15h 16m
$225–471
Ferry, taxi, train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OH
2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledo
3. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
5. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
6. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
16h 48m
$262–521
Ferry, taxi, bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OH
2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledo
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearborn
4. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)DTW - DSM
8h
Ferry, taxi, bus
1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OH
2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledo Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
16h 9m
$198–381
Ferry, taxi, bus via Shipshewana
1. Take the ferry from Cedar Point to Sandusky, OH
2. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledo
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Shipshewana
4. Take the bus from Shipshewana to Chicago
5. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
17h 19m
$199–406

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5h 43mAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 675.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Cedar Point, Erie County, OH, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Point to Des Moines. However, you can walk to Cedar Point, take the ferry to Sandusky, OH, take the taxi to Brookpark Station, take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can walk to Cedar Point, take the ferry to Sandusky, OH, take the taxi to Toledo, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago, then take the bus to Des Moines.

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