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

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

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  1. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Des Moines

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    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLE - DSM
    7h 54m
    $110–510

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    14h 44m
    $80–140

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    13h 42m
    $84–197

  4. Drive 605 mi

    1. Drive from Sandusky to Des Moinescar car 605 mi
    10h 3m
    $111–160

  5. Train, bus to Detroit, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DTW - DSM
    7h 30m

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane CLE - FOD
    3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    9h 46m
    $109–524

Sandusky to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Des Moines via Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 44m.

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