What is the cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $110 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Wisconsin Rapids and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Stevens Point and arriving at Des Moines via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

How far is it from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines?

The distance between Wisconsin Rapids and Des Moines is 344 miles. The road distance is 333.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $200 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines bus from?

Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Stevens Point station.

Where does the Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines bus arrive?

Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.

Can I drive from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines is 334 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 255+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Taxi to Central Wisconsin Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)taxi
2. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane CWA - DSM
4h 13m
$118–416
Drive 331.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moinescar 331.7 mi
6h 53m
$61–88
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids to Tomahtaxi
2. Take the bus from Tomah to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus
10h 5m
$208–271
Drive to Appleton International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Wisconsin Rapids to Appleton International Airport (ATW)car
2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATW - DSM
5h 13m
$87–393
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids to Tomah Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Tomah Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
10h 20m
$250–356
Taxi, train, bus via Des Moines
1. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids to Tomah Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Tomah Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus
10h 45m
$275–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stevens Point to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
15h 37m
$129–180

Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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Distance: 342.2 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Wisconsin Rapids, WI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Rapids to Des Moines via Stevens Point, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 37m.

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