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

The cheapest way to get from Manitowoc to Des Moines is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manitowoc to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 5h and costs $240 - $900.

How far is it from Manitowoc to Des Moines?

The distance between Manitowoc and Des Moines is 379 miles. The road distance is 402.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manitowoc to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 11h 33m and costs $80 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Manitowoc to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manitowoc to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Manitowoc to Des Moines is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Manitowoc to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 241+ hotels available in Des Moines.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Appleton International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Manitowoc to Appleton International Airport (ATW)taxi
2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATW - DSM
5h
$244–859
Drive 400.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manitowoc to Des Moinescar 400.4 mi
7h 45m
$74–106
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
11h 33m
$82–174
Bus to Green Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Green Bay, WIbus
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRB - DSM
6h
$177–798
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukeebus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MKE - DSM
7h 32m
$200–1,270
Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
7h 9m
$153–728
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
11h 55m
$83–204
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-Minneapolisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 803
14h 25m

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

73Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

$113Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manitowoc to Des Moines.

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Distance: 376.8 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a vehicle from Manitowoc to Des Moines via Manitowoc and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 33m.

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