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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Appleton is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Appleton is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Des Moines to Appleton?

The distance between Des Moines and Appleton is 335 miles. The road distance is 382.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Appleton without a car is to bus and taxi via Saint Paul which takes 12h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Des Moines to Appleton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Appleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Appleton is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Des Moines to Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 77+ hotels available in Appleton.

Des Moines to Appleton - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Appleton by plane, bus, taxi, car, or train

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

Fly Des Moines to Appleton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane DSM - ATW
4h 3m
$132–644
Drive 380.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Appletoncar 380.2 mi
7h 4m
$70–101
Bus, taxi via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Green Bay Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appletontaxi
12h 31m
Fly Des Moines to Green Bay, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DSM - GRB
2. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi
4h 42m
$213–741
Fly Des Moines to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane DSM - CWA
2. Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Appletoncar
5h 46m
$123–644
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane FOD - ATW
6h
$91–388
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
3. Take the taxi from Green Bay Transit Center to Appletontaxi
13h 56m
$192–291
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Green Bay Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the taxi from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Appletontaxi
16h 34m
$207–479

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

71Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Appleton.

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Distance: 333.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

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

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