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 6h 31m and costs $150 - $750.

How far is it from Des Moines to Escanaba?

The distance between Des Moines and Escanaba is 450 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 which takes 15h 36m and costs $130 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 15h 36m.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Escanaba?

Escanaba is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:13 AM in Des Moines and 5:13 AM 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Escanaba by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 to Delta County Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane DSM - ESC
6h 31m
$155–743
Drive 517.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Escanabacar 517.8 mi
9h 43m
$95–137
Bus
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 - Transit to Escanababus
15h 36m
$133–303
Fly to Sawyer International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane DSM - MQT
2. Take the bus from Gwinn to Escanababus
6h 45m
$160–694
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
6h 58m
$151–688
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 - Transit to Escanababus
7h 37m
$177–725
Fly to Rhinelander, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane DSM - RHI
2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Escanabacar
6h 56m
$127–611
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 to Escanababus
16h 4m
$124–234
Bus, train via Saint Paul
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 Escanababus
18h 1m
$144–363

Des Moines (DSM) to Delta County Airport (ESC) flights

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7h 43mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Escanaba.

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Distance: 447.4 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Delta County Airport (ESC) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Escanaba via St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Green Bay, WI - Transit, and Escanaba in around 15h 36m.

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