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How to get fromDes Moines to Detroitby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Detroit by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)planeDSM - DTW
    3h 28m
    $120–623

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    13h 15m
    $98–238

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DearborntrainWolverine
    12h 55m
    $115–295

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
    15h 15m
    $140–357

  5. Drive 595.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Detroitcar595.8 mi
    9h 47m
    $109–158

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusDes Moines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    14h 14m
    $106–304

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusDes Moines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    16h 20m
    $105–284

Des Moines to Detroit by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 15m.

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