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

The cheapest way to get from Flint to Des Moines is to bus via Flint which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flint to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $140 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Flint and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Flint station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Flint to Des Moines?

The distance between Flint and Des Moines is 531 miles. The road distance is 584.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Flint to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 12h 49m and costs $150 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Flint to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flint to Des Moines bus from?

Flint to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from Flint to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Flint to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Flint to Des Moines bus arrive?

Flint to Des Moines bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Flint and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 8:49 AM in Flint and 7:49 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Flint to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Des Moines is 584 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Flint to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Flint to Des Moines?

Book your Flint to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 264+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

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Fly from Bishop International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FNT - DSM
4h 50m
$147–612
Bus via Flint
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 5m
$94–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
12h 49m
$150–241
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
14h 41m
$164–335
Drive 580.9 mi
1. Drive from Flint to Des Moinescar 580.9 mi
9h 40m
$106–154
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Flint to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
4h 42m
$147–735
Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MBS - DSM
7h 31m
$142–618
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
5h 52m
$140–690
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
12h 49m
$134–265

Flint to Des Moines by bus and foot

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12h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 528.4 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 49m.

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