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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Hancock is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Hancock is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Hancock?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Hancock. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Hancock, MI via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Green Bay, WI and Escanaba, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Hancock?

The distance between Des Moines and Hancock is 481 miles. The road distance is 565.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Hancock without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 21h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Des Moines to Hancock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Hancock bus from?

Des Moines to Hancock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Hancock?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Hancock is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Des Moines to Hancock bus arrive?

Des Moines to Hancock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Hancock?

Hancock is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 1:57 PM in Des Moines and 2:57 PM in Hancock.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Hancock?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Hancock is 566 miles. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Des Moines to Hancock.

Where can I stay near Hancock?

There are 11+ hotels available in Hancock.

Des Moines to Hancock - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Hancock by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Des Moines to Houghton County Memorial Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane DSM - CMX
5h 6m
$151–700
Drive 562.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Hancockcar 562.4 mi
10h 51m
$103–149
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
4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Hancock, MIbus
21h 20m
Fly Des Moines to Rhinelander, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane DSM - RHI
2. Drive from Rhinelander (RHI) to Hancockcar
6h 24m
$131–656
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Houghton County Memorial Airport
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane FOD - CMX
11h 1m
$105–434
Fly Des Moines 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, MI to Hancock, MIbus
8h 55m
$162–695
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Escanaba, MIbus
4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Hancock, MIbus
22h 5m
$124–252
Bus #2
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
4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Hancock, MIbus
22h 45m
$119–237
Bus, train
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 Escanaba, MIbus
4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Hancock, MIbus
23h 45m
$127–369

Des Moines (DSM) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) flights

35Weekly Planes

6h 14mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Hancock.

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Distance: 478.5 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Hancock, MI via St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Green Bay, WI, and Escanaba, MI in around 21h 20m.

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