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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DSM - FNT
    4h 18m
    $129–523

  2. Bus via Flint

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus bus FlixBus 2552
    14h 10m
    $92–146

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    13h 17m
    $117–231

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 28m
    $137–295

  5. Drive  581.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Flintcar car 581.3 mi
    9h 40m
    $107–154

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 22m
    $122–191

Des Moines to Flint by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 22m.

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