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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

    best
    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 14m
    $110–507

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

    cheapest
    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 20m
    $102–399

  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 US0155S
    15h 33m
    $126–266

  4. Drive 605 mi

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

  5. 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 13m
    $114–521

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 US0155S
    16h 35m
    $105–200

Sandusky to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest 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 16h 35m.

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