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

The cheapest way to get from Onekama to Des Moines is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Onekama to Des Moines is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $140 - $700.

How far is it from Onekama to Des Moines?

The distance between Onekama and Des Moines is 526 miles. The road distance is 592.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Onekama to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 18h 13m and costs $260 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Onekama to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Onekama and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Onekama. It is currently 7:01 AM in Onekama and 6:01 AM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Onekama to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Onekama to Des Moines is 593 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Onekama to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 229+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Onekama to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Onekama to Des Moines by car, plane, taxi, 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.

Drive to Traverse City, fly
best
1. Drive from Onekama to Traverse-City-Airport-TVC
2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Des Moines (DSM)TVC - DSM
5h 22m
$137–735
Drive 589.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Onekama to Des Moines589.4 mi
9h 56m
$108–156
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Onekama to Kingsley, MI
2. Take the bus from Kingsley, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
18h 13m
$264–474
Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport
1. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Des Moines (DSM)MBL - DSM
4h 25m
$146–694
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Onekama to Kingsley, MI
2. Take the bus from Kingsley, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
18h 15m
$267–479
Taxi, bus via Traverse City
1. Take the taxi from Onekama to Interlochen Center for the Arts
2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
19h 38m
$220–376
Taxi, bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the taxi from Onekama to Kingsley, MI
2. Take the bus from Kingsley, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
5. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
6. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
19h 47m
$306–544

Traverse City (TVC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5h 10mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.1 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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