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

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

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  1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane APN - DSM
    4h 40m
    $166–705

  2. Drive 729.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Alpena to Des Moinescar car 729.3 mi
    12h 31m
    $134–193

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 38m
    $185–312

  4. Bus to Pellston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PLN - DSM
    7h 23m
    $206–748

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 38m
    $170–342

  6. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station 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
    20h 30m
    $200–412

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

Delta flies from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to Des Moines via Alpena, Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 38m.

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