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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Waupaca is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Waupaca is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 32m and costs $170 - $650.

How far is it from Des Moines to Waupaca?

The distance between Des Moines and Waupaca is 365 miles. The road distance is 369 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Waupaca without a car is to bus which takes 13h 32m and costs $120 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Des Moines to Waupaca, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Waupaca?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Waupaca is 369 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Des Moines to Waupaca.

Where can I stay near Waupaca?

There are 19+ hotels available in Waupaca.

Des Moines to Waupaca - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Waupaca by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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 Waupaca
4h 32m
$178–621
Drive 366.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Waupaca366.9 mi
7h 28m
$67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Waupaca, WI210
13h 32m
$125–287
Fly to Green Bay, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Green Bay (GRB)DSM - GRB
2. Drive from Green Bay (GRB) to Waupaca
5h 5m
$107–535
Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)DSM - CWA
2. Take the bus from Wausau / Rothschild, WI to Waupaca, WI
6h 18m
$132–563
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, WI to Waupaca, WI210
14h 20m
$115–293
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Waupaca, WI210
15h 17m
$102–226
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, WI to Waupaca, WI210
15h 51m
$145–336

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

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 362.5 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Waupaca via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI, and Waupaca, WI in around 13h 32m.

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