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 which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flint to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $170 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Flint and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Flint to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

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 train and bus which takes 14h 44m and costs $130 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Flint 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 9m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 55m.

Where does the Flint to Des Moines bus arrive?

Flint to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Flint and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 5:24 AM in Flint and 4:24 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 239+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Flint to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 from Bishop International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FNT - DSM
4h 9m
$172–812
Bus
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 US0155S
15h 55m
$99–186
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 US0155S
14h 44m
$135–280
Drive 580.9 mi
1. Drive from Flint to Des Moinescar 580.9 mi
9h 40m
$106–154
Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Flint to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
5h
$358–1,487
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
6h 27m
$179–838
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 54m
$139–739
Bus via Benton Harbor
1. Take the bus from Flint Station to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
17h 10m
$111–215

Flint to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

14h 44mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Flint to Des Moines.

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Distance: 528.4 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 55m.

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