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

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

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Bishop International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane DSM - FNT
    3h 57m
    $148–661

  2. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    13h 17m
    $74–215

  3. Drive 581.3 mi

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

  4. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane FOD - FNT
    7h 56m
    $107–415

  5. Fly Des Moines to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    5h 51m
    $134–648

  6. Fly Des Moines to Mbs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DSM - MBS
    2. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint, MIbus bus
    6h 38m
    $167–696

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus bus FlixBus 2552
    14h 40m
    $89–175

Des Moines to Flint by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Flint, MI, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Flint via Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 40m.

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