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

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Des Moines is to bus via Auburn Gresham which costs $100 - $190 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $120 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Des Moines via Detroit and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Michigan to Des Moines?

The distance between Michigan and Des Moines is 485 miles. The road distance is 599.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Michigan to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 4m and costs $140 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Michigan to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Michigan to Des Moines bus from?

Michigan to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Michigan to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Michigan to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 14h 22m.

Where does the Michigan to Des Moines bus arrive?

Michigan to Des Moines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Michigan and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 2:39 PM in Michigan and 1:39 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Michigan to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Des Moines is 599 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Michigan to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Michigan to Des Moines?

Book your Michigan to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 265+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Michigan to Des Moines - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LAN - DSM
3h 52m
$162–789
Bus via Auburn Gresham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
16h 15m
$105–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 4m
$143–277
Train, bus via Galesburg
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
15h 56m
$173–352
Drive 595.8 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Des Moinescar 595.8 mi
9h 52m
$109–158
Fly from Bishop International Airport
1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FNT - DSM
5h 1m
$152–662
Fly from Detroit
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DTW - DSM
3h 44m
$129–673
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GRR - DSM
6h 38m
$131–725
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
14h 22m
$146–236

Michigan to Des Moines by tram, train, foot, and bus

19Weekly Services

14h 4mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.5 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Des Moines via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 22m.

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