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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Escanaba is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Escanaba is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $160 - $750.

How far is it from Des Moines to Escanaba?

The distance between Des Moines and Escanaba is 524 miles. The road distance is 520.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Escanaba without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 16h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Des Moines to Escanaba, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Escanaba?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Escanaba is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 16h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Escanaba?

Escanaba is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 3:42 PM in Des Moines and 4:42 PM in Escanaba.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Escanaba?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Escanaba is 521 miles. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Des Moines to Escanaba.

Where can I stay near Escanaba?

There are 19+ hotels available in Escanaba.

Des Moines to Escanaba - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Des Moines to Escanaba by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

Fly to Sawyer International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane DSM - MQT
2. Take the bus from Gwinn, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
6h 48m
$166–694
Drive 517.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Escanabacar 517.8 mi
9h 43m
$95–137
Bus 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 bus from Green Bay, WI to Escanaba, MIbus
16h 35m
Fly to Delta County Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane DSM - ESC
4h 34m
$165–743
Fly to Iron Mountain, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Iron Mountain (IMT)plane DSM - IMT
2. Take the bus from Iron Mountain, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
10h 11m
$152–685
Fly to Rhinelander, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane DSM - RHI
2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Escanabacar
6h 46m
$132–661
Fly to Green Bay, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB)plane DSM - GRB
2. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI to Escanaba, MIbus
8h 57m
$182–725
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Escanaba, MIbus
17h 4m
$116–226
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, WI to Cedar Riverbus
4. Take the taxi from Cedar River to Escanabataxi
17h 59m
$204–454
Bus
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 bus from Green Bay, WI to Escanaba, MIbus
18h
$113–216

Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

25Weekly Planes

6h 20mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Escanaba.

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Distance: 521.3 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Escanaba via St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Green Bay, WI, and Escanaba, MI in around 16h 35m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Delta County Airport (ESC) 3 times a week.

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