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How to get fromBay City to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Bay City to Des Moines by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Mbs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MBS - DSM
    4h 13m
    $142–650

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    17h 40m
    $108–209

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI 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
    15h 4m
    $150–259

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI 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
    16h 56m
    $170–364

  5. Drive 612.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bay City to Des Moinescar car 612.9 mi
    10h 28m
    $112–162

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Bay City to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAN - DSM
    5h 33m
    $163–794

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FNT - DSM
    6h 27m
    $162–690

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI 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
    15h 4m
    $140–289

Bay City to Des Moines by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

Delta and United Airlines fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay City, MI to Des Moines via Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 4m.

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