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 44m.

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 and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $140 - $650.

How far is it from Des Moines to Escanaba?

The distance between Des Moines and Escanaba is 450 miles. The road distance is 521 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 and train which takes 16h 4m and costs $120 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 20m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 16h 16m.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Escanaba?

Escanaba is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 11:11 PM in Des Moines and 12:11 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 44m to drive from Des Moines to Escanaba.

Where can I stay near Escanaba?

There are 17+ hotels available in Escanaba.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Escanaba by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 20m
$155–693
Drive 517.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Escanabacar 517.9 mi
9h 44m
$95–137
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
$129–250
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 48m
$150–644
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 3m
$141–638
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus
16h 16m
$147–247
Bus via Ironwood
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus Moa
3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
4. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanaba, MIbus
16h 26m
$168–264
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
17h 59m
$205–379

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

15Weekly Planes

7h 59mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest 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 20m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Delta County Airport (ESC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Escanaba via Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay, WI - Transit, and Escanaba in around 16h 16m.

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