What is the cheapest way to get from Alpena to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Alpena to Des Moines is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alpena to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Alpena to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $120 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Alpena and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at Des Moines via Bay City, Detroit Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 14m.

How far is it from Alpena to Des Moines?

The distance between Alpena and Des Moines is 581 miles. The road distance is 733.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alpena to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 22h 14m and costs $150 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Alpena to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Alpena to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alpena to Des Moines bus from?

Alpena to Des Moines bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alpena station.

Bus or fly from Alpena to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Alpena to Des Moines is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 22h 14m.

Where does the Alpena to Des Moines bus arrive?

Alpena to Des Moines bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Bay City station.

What is the time difference between Alpena and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1h behind Alpena. It is currently 6:47 PM in Alpena and 5:47 PM in Des Moines.

Can I drive from Alpena to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Alpena to Des Moines is 734 miles. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Alpena to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 237+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Alpena to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alpena to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane APN - DSM
6h 41m
$122–467
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus
2. Take the bus from Bay City to Detroitbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
22h 14m
$157–267
Drive 729.3 mi
1. Drive from Alpena to Des Moinescar 729.3 mi
12h 31m
$134–193
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus
2. Take the bus from Bay City to Detroitbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
25h 4m
$182–302

Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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7h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 577.2 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to Des Moines via Alpena, Bay City, Detroit Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 14m.

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