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How to get fromPontiac to Des Moinesby car, plane, train, bus or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontiac to Des Moines by car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAN - DSM
    6h 2m
    $126–641

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus bus 462
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 4m
    $77–157

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    13h 32m
    $86–163

  4. Drive 595.9 mi

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Des Moinescar car 595.9 mi
    9h 59m
    $109–158

  5. Train to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    5h 9m
    $91–370

  6. Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac, MI to Bay City, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MBS - DSM
    8h 32m
    $127–449

Pontiac to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Des Moines via Larned & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 4m.

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