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

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi

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    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 13m
    $209–713

  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 carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    13h 26m
    $216–291

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Muskegontaxi taxi
    14h 12m
    $304–452

  5. Bus, train, car ferry via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    14h 37m
    $281–399

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DSM - MKE
    2. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    7h 41m
    $249–858

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilson/Wilson Ct to Muskegontaxi taxi
    14h 13m

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

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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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