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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Detroit is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Detroit?

The distance between Des Moines and Detroit is 564 miles. The road distance is 599.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Detroit without a car is to bus via Dearborn Transit Center which takes 12h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Des Moines to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Detroit bus from?

Des Moines to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Detroit?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Dearborn Transit Center, which costs and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Des Moines to Detroit bus arrive?

Des Moines to Detroit bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 11:09 AM in Des Moines and 12:09 PM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Detroit is 599 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Des Moines to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 478+ hotels available in Detroit.

Des Moines to Detroit - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Detroit by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane DSM - DTW
3h 23m
$150–723
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
14h 10m
$98–190
Bus via Dearborn Transit Center
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus Btw 1202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 58m
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
14h 45m
Drive 595.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Detroitcar 595.8 mi
9h 52m
$109–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus Btw 1202 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
13h 9m

Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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Distance: 560.6 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Cass & Michigan via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 12h 58m.

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