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 40m.

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 11m and costs $220 - $800.

How far is it from Manitowoc to Des Moines?

The distance between Manitowoc and Des Moines is 379 miles. The road distance is 403.6 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 19m and costs $95 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Manitowoc to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 239+ 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)
2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)ATW - DSM
5h 11m
$229–759
Drive 401.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manitowoc to Des Moines401.3 mi
7h 40m
$74–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150S
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
12h 19m
$97–239
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 44m
$167–698
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
$180–1,070
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 bus from Chicago to Des Moines
12h 31m
$101–274
Bus, train via Galesburg
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
$141–329
Bus via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to St. Paul-MinneapolisAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des MoinesJefferson 803
14h 24m

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

84Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest 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 11m

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 in around 12h 19m.

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