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How to get fromDes Moines to Muskegonby plane, taxi, bus, train, car ferry or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Muskegon by plane, taxi, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DSM - GRR
    2. Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Muskegontaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $298–1,351

  2. Drive 499 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Muskegoncar car 499 mi
    8h 29m
    $92–132

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    13h 26m
    $178–264

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Wilson/Wilson Ct to Muskegontaxi taxi
    15h 5m
    $142–254

Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Muskegon. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), then take the taxi to Muskegon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Muskegon via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Muskegon in around 13h 26m.

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