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How to get fromDes Moines to Lima Terminalby plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound) or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Lima Terminal by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)planeDSM - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Lima Terminalbus
    6h 43m
    $128–560

  2. Bus via Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lima TerminalbusChicago
    13h 40m
    $69–171

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lima TerminalbusChicago
    13h
    $91–208

  4. Drive 528.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lima Terminalcar528.8 mi
    9h 37m
    $97–140

  5. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)planeDSM - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Lima Terminalbus
    7h 17m
    $127–701

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)planeDSM - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authoritybus
    7h 27m
    $132–560

  7. Fly to Dayton, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dayton (DAY)planeDSM - DAY
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authoritybus
    8h 27m
    $133–580

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lima Regional Transit Authoritybus
    13h 53m
    $140–323

  9. Bus via Des Moines #2

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusDes Moines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lima TerminalbusChicago
    14h 5m
    $79–219

Des Moines to Lima Terminal by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lima Terminal, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Lima Terminal via Chicago in around 13h.

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