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

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

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  1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CWA - DSM
    3h 51m
    $102–397

  2. Drive  348.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stevens Point to Des Moinescar car 348.7 mi
    7h 16m
    $64–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stevens Point to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    14h 10m
    $101–149

  4. Drive to Rhinelander, fly

    1. Drive from Stevens Point to Rhinelander (RHI)car car
    2. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane RHI - DSM
    5h 22m
    $89–396

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stevens Point to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 5m
    $203–306

  6. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Stevens Point to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 27m
    $253–381

Stevens Point to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Stevens Point, WI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stevens Point to Des Moines via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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