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 48m.

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 12m and costs $230 - $850.

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 12h 7m and costs $85 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 48m to drive from Manitowoc to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 223+ 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 (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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)
2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)ATW - DSM
5h 12m
$233–809
Drive 400.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manitowoc to Des Moines400.4 mi
7h 48m
$74–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
12h 7m
$86–209
Bus to Green Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Green Bay, WI
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines (DSM)GRB - DSM
5h 42m
$177–748
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Des Moines (DSM)MKE - DSM
6h 55m
$190–1,160
Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
7h 5m
$153–668
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
12h 43m
$96–279
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
5. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
14h 3m
$136–314

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

75Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 376.7 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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 Amtrak Bus Stop, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 7m.

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