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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Merrill is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Merrill is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 28m and costs $210 - $800.

How far is it from Des Moines to Merrill?

The distance between Des Moines and Merrill is 341 miles. The road distance is 397.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Merrill without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 10h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Des Moines to Merrill, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Merrill?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Merrill is 397 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Des Moines to Merrill.

Where can I stay near Merrill?

There are 14+ hotels available in Merrill.

Des Moines to Merrill - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Merrill by plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Central Wisconsin Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane DSM - CWA
2. Take the taxi from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Merrilltaxi
5h 40m
$148–671
Drive 395 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Merrillcar 395 mi
8h 6m
$73–105
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
2. Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wausau Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 24m
Fly to Rhinelander, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rhinelander (RHI)plane DSM - RHI
2. Take the taxi from Rhinelander (RHI) to Merrilltaxi
4h 28m
$218–761
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0150S
10h 49m
$87–215

Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) flights

44Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Merrill.

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Distance: 339.2 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Merrill via St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Wausau Amtrak Bus Stop in around 10h 24m.

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