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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Manitowoc is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Manitowoc is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 13m and costs $210 - $750.

How far is it from Des Moines to Manitowoc?

The distance between Des Moines and Manitowoc is 380 miles. The road distance is 405.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Manitowoc without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 21m and costs $110 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Des Moines to Manitowoc, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Manitowoc?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Manitowoc is 406 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Des Moines to Manitowoc.

Where can I stay near Manitowoc?

There are 25+ hotels available in Manitowoc.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Des Moines to Manitowoc by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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 Appleton International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)DSM - ATW
2. Take the taxi from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Manitowoc
5h 13m
$218–711
Drive 403.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Manitowoc403.2 mi
7h 38m
$74–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop
11h 21m
$111–257
Fly to Green Bay, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB)DSM - GRB
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop
6h
$162–648
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)DSM - MKE
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop
6h 53m
$201–1,270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to ManitowocGreyhound US0150S
11h 39m
$110–227
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. PaulJefferson 802
2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Manitowoc Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 43m
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoDes Moines
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to ManitowocGreyhound US0150S
12h 44m
$98–238
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
5. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop
13h 57m
$133–326

Des Moines (DSM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights

75Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Manitowoc.

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Distance: 377.3 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Manitowoc, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Manitowoc via Chicago Bus Station and Manitowoc in around 11h 39m.

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