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How to get fromFlint to Iowaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Bishop International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FNT - DSM
    4h 20m
    $172–762

  2. Fly Bishop International Airport to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FNT - MLI
    6h 4m
    $87–353

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 54m
    $152–253

  4. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 51m
    $158–332

  5. Drive 580.9 mi

    1. Drive from Flint to Des Moinescar car 580.9 mi
    9h 40m
    $106–154

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    5h 55m
    $159–788

  7. Fly Bishop International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FNT - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 50m

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 54m
    $133–267

  9. Bus via Flint

    1. Take the bus from Flint to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    14h 5m
    $96–173

Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Iowa, 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, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 54m.

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